How far is Elberton, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Elberton, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.07 mi
04h 17m
Flight
202.7 mi
326.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.7 mi
Kilometers
326.21 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.07 mi
Kilometers
376.7 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Wed, May 13, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Elberton
Wed, May 13, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elberton
2026-05-12T19:49
Arrive Minnesota
Wed, May 13, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elberton
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Elberton
120.5 mi
02h 08m
To Minnesota
113.5 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE
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 Elberton and Minnesota.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    28 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Athens Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Colbert-Comer Road

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Colbert-Comer Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Third Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Third Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Hull Colbert Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hull Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Hull Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Inner Loop 10

    4 mi · 5 min · Inner Loop 10

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Macon Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on White Oak Drive

    795 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Macon Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Watkinsville Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon

    75 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  32. 32

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  35. 35

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  37. 37

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

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  40. 40

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  44. 44

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  45. 45

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  47. 47

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  49. 49

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elberton 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
50 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
66 mi · 28%
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 9%
South Isabella Street
18.7 mi · 8%
Athens Highway
15.7 mi · 7%
Macon Highway
13.4 mi · 6%
Colbert-Comer Road
12.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

65 mi · 01h 10m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
202.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 08m from Elberton
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elberton 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 Elberton to Minnesota?

The road trip is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Elberton and 113.5 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.72 one way or $65.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elberton and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 202.7 mi (326.21 km).

Elberton

#1 Elberton

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

Population4,350
Coordinates34.1115900, -82.8686300
Altitude213
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: College Avenue (-82.868755, 34.111411)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.27 L · about $32.72
Round trip
$65.44
16.52 gal · 62.54 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.72 $65.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.58 $73.17
Premium $4.78 $39.47 $78.93
Diesel $5.62 $46.45 $92.91

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 Elberton and Minnesota. The current time is 19:49:59.

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.