How far is Doraville, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Doraville, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180 miles (289.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
203.7 mi
03h 22m
Flight
180.01 mi
289.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.01 mi
Kilometers
289.7 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.7 mi
Kilometers
327.83 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Mon, May 25, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Doraville
Mon, May 25, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Doraville
2026-05-25T04:03
Arrive Minnesota
Mon, May 25, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Doraville
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Doraville
102 mi
01h 41m
To Minnesota
101.8 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Peachtree Road

    1585 ft · 50 sec · New Peachtree Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1049 ft · 53 sec · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Buford Highway

    1149 ft · 21 sec · Buford Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 South

    3236 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road

    37 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 South: Chamblee-Tucker Road

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

    1311 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 29%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 28%
South Isabella Street
18.7 mi · 9%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.2 mi · 9%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
US 41 South
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
180 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 41m from Doraville
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Doraville and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Doraville to Minnesota?

The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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 102 miles from Doraville and 101.8 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 180 miles (289.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.48 one way or $56.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Doraville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minnesota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Doraville and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 180.01 mi (289.7 km).

Doraville

#1 Doraville

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,264
Coordinates33.8981600, -84.2832600
Altitude327
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: (-84.283343, 33.898209)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.21 L · about $28.48
Round trip
$56.96
14.38 gal · 54.42 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.48 $56.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.84 $63.69
Premium $4.78 $34.35 $68.71
Diesel $5.62 $40.44 $80.87

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Doraville and Minnesota. The current time is 04:03:05.

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.