How far is Dawson, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Dawson, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
49.77 mi
00h 55m
Flight
44.96 mi
72.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.96 mi
Kilometers
72.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.77 mi
Kilometers
80.1 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Tue, May 12, 8:10 PM EDT
Return by in Dawson
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dawson
2026-05-12T19:15
Arrive Minnesota
Tue, May 12, 8:10 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
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dawson
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
Albany
GA

The capital of Georgia.

From Dawson
24.9 mi
00h 27m
To Minnesota
24.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vine Street Northwest

    22 m · 4 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie

    151 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    13 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Moultrie Road
21.8 mi · 44%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 29%
Liberty Expressway
10.6 mi · 21%
Forrester Drive Southeast
1.15 mi · 2%
Highway Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Rountree Drive Southwest
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Moultrie Road

Continue on Moultrie Road

13 mi · 00h 18m

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 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
00h 27m from Dawson
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dawson and Chance 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 Dawson to Minnesota?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Dawson and 24.9 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dawson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minnesota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dawson and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 44.96 mi (72.36 km).

Dawson

#1 Dawson

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

Population4,124
Coordinates31.7738200, -84.4480000
Altitude107
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: GA 45 (-84.448018, 31.77382)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.80 $15.59
Premium $4.78 $8.41 $16.82
Diesel $5.62 $9.90 $19.80

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Dawson and Minnesota. The current time is 19:15:31.

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.