How far is Darien, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Darien, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.55 mi
03h 03m
Flight
146.18 mi
235.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.18 mi
Kilometers
235.25 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.55 mi
Kilometers
274.48 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Sat, May 30, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Darien
Sat, May 30, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Darien
2026-05-30T05:46
Arrive Minnesota
Sat, May 30, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Darien
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pearson
GA

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

From Darien
85.1 mi
01h 31m
To Minnesota
85.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Walton Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North Walton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grants Ferry Road

    2783 ft · 52 sec · Grants Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1214 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1485 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    803 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    876 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    38 m · 4 sec

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    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grants Ferry Road

    29 m · 1 sec · Grants Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Grants Ferry Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Grants Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    19 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

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    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left

    23 mi · 33 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Woodmen Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodmen Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  36. 36

    Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  37. 37

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Highway
64.3 mi · 38%
Grants Ferry Road
38.3 mi · 22%
South Georgia Parkway
5.58 mi · 3%
North Walton Street
4.85 mi · 3%
Carswell Avenue
3.68 mi · 2%
Memorial Drive
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

23 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearson
01h 31m from Darien
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Darien and Showers And Thunderstorms near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Pearson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Darien and 85.4 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Darien and Showers And Thunderstorms near Minnesota.

Stop Ideas Near Pearson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearson.

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Darien and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 146.18 mi (235.25 km).

Darien

#1 Darien

City in and the county seat of McIntosh County, Georgia, United States

Population1,846
Coordinates31.3702300, -81.4339900
Altitude9
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: (-81.434063, 31.370372)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.78 L · about $23.85
Round trip
$47.69
12.04 gal · 45.56 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.85 $47.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.66 $53.33
Premium $4.78 $28.76 $57.53
Diesel $5.62 $33.86 $67.71

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Darien and Minnesota. The current time is 05:46:14.

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.