How far is Donalsonville, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Donalsonville, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
69.62 mi
01h 21m
Flight
60.27 mi
96.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.27 mi
Kilometers
96.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.62 mi
Kilometers
112.04 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Sat, Apr 18, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donalsonville
2026-04-18T07:05
Arrive Minnesota
Sat, Apr 18, 8:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donalsonville
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
Newton
GA

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

From Donalsonville
36.7 mi
00h 40m
To Minnesota
32.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    13 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Tennille Avenue

    12.5 mi · 18 min · South Tennille Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Crawford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West College Street

    875 ft · 18 sec · West College Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    107 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1st Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    27.1 mi · 38 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Elmodel Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Elmodel Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Moultrie Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Greenough Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Greenough Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Ticknor Road

    129 m · 15 sec · South Ticknor Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Broad Avenue

    3181 ft · 41 sec · West Broad Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Donalsonville 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
27.1 mi · 39%
South Tennille Avenue
12.5 mi · 18%
Moultrie Road
10.4 mi · 15%
Elmodel Highway
9.65 mi · 14%
Greenough Road
4.88 mi · 7%
Crawford Street
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

27.1 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 40m from Donalsonville
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Donalsonville and Mostly Sunny near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Donalsonville and 32.9 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donalsonville and Mostly Sunny near Minnesota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donalsonville and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 60.27 mi (96.99 km).

Donalsonville

#1 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
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 84 (-84.879092, 31.040396)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.49
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.74 $19.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.90 $21.79
Premium $4.78 $11.75 $23.51
Diesel $5.62 $13.84 $27.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Donalsonville and Minnesota. The current time is 07:05:22.

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.