How far is Douglas, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Douglas, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
78.7 mi
01h 31m
Flight
63.99 mi
102.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.99 mi
Kilometers
102.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.7 mi
Kilometers
126.66 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Fri, Oct 16, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Douglas
Fri, Oct 16, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-10-16T06:35
Arrive Minnesota
Fri, Oct 16, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
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
Tifton
GA

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

From Douglas
40 mi
00h 45m
To Minnesota
38.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ward Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Ward Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ocilla Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ocilla Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ocilla Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Ocilla Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Douglas Highway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    23 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Woodmen Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodmen Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Douglas Highway
29.6 mi · 38%
Ocilla Highway
11.9 mi · 15%
Woodmen Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Ocilla Road
0.84 mi · 1%
East Ward Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Funston Doerun Road
0.16 mi
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 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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tifton
00h 45m from Douglas
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Douglas and Patchy Fog near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Tifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Douglas and 38.8 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Patchy Fog near Minnesota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 63.99 mi (102.98 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Population11,612
Coordinates31.5088100, -82.8498700
Altitude78
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: East Ward Street (-82.849867, 31.508867)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.27 $11.87 $23.74
Premium $4.70 $13.07 $26.13
Diesel $5.75 $15.97 $31.94

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglas and Minnesota. The current time is 06:35:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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