How far is Clarkston, GA from Minnesota, GA?
The driving distance from Clarkston, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Peach County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkston and Minnesota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Minnesota.
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Start on Market Street
17 m · 9 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
3219 ft · 1 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Turn left onto Mell Avenue
44 m · 7 sec · Mell Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1102 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 285 South
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.7 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
1360 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton
22 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight
26.4 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Isabella Street
9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street
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Turn slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
2523 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road
819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road
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Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarkston and Minnesota.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Clarkston and Sunny near Minnesota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkston to Minnesota?
The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Clarkston and 98 miles from Minnesota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.41 one way or $54.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkston and Sunny near Minnesota.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 173.64 mi (279.44 km).
#1 Clarkston
Human settlement in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 12,627 |
| Coordinates | 33.8095500, -84.2396400 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnesota
Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3118500, -83.9101800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.06 | $66.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.92 | $77.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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