How far is Cordele, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Cordele, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.43 mi
00h 55m
Flight
45.65 mi
73.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.65 mi
Kilometers
73.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.43 mi
Kilometers
81.16 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Wed, Apr 15, 7:14 PM EDT
Return by in Cordele
Wed, Apr 15, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cordele
2026-04-15T18:18
Arrive Minnesota
Wed, Apr 15, 7:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cordele
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sylvester
GA

Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

From Cordele
25.4 mi
00h 28m
To Minnesota
25 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cordele and Minnesota.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cordele and Minnesota.

  1. 1

    Start on 16th Avenue East

    17 m · 9 sec · 16th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cordele and Minnesota.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Isabella Street
18.7 mi · 37%
South 7th Street
5.28 mi · 10%
Funston Doerun Road
0.16 mi
East Pine Street
0.13 mi
16th Avenue East
0.01 mi
South Fain Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

26.4 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylvester
00h 28m from Cordele
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Cordele and Clear near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cordele to Minnesota?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sylvester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Cordele and 25 miles from Minnesota.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Cordele and Clear near Minnesota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cordele and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 45.65 mi (73.46 km).

Cordele

#1 Cordele

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Population10,305
Coordinates31.9635100, -83.7823900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
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#2 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: US 280 (-83.782391, 31.963596)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.88 $15.77
Premium $4.78 $8.50 $17.01
Diesel $5.62 $10.01 $20.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cordele and Minnesota. The current time is 18:18:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.