How far is Fitzgerald, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Fitzgerald, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.4 mi
01h 11m
Flight
47.7 mi
76.77 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Fitzgerald.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.7 mi
Kilometers
76.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.4 mi
Kilometers
97.2 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Sat, Apr 18, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitzgerald
2026-04-18T06:02
Arrive Minnesota
Sat, Apr 18, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitzgerald
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
Sycamore
GA

City in Turner County, Georgia, United States

From Fitzgerald
30.4 mi
00h 35m
To Minnesota
30 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°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 Fitzgerald and Minnesota.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Irwinville Highway

    3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Walker Avenue

    1338 ft · 42 sec · Walker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ten Mile Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Ten Mile Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sylvester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Washington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    15.2 mi · 21 min · Sylvester Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitzgerald 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Isabella Street
18.7 mi · 31%
Ten Mile Road
17.7 mi · 29%
Sylvester Road
16.3 mi · 27%
East Washington Avenue
3.21 mi · 5%
West Washington Street
1.28 mi · 2%
East Central Avenue
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ten Mile Road

Turn left onto Ten Mile Road

17.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sycamore
00h 35m from Fitzgerald
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald to Minnesota?

The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Sycamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Fitzgerald and 30 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitzgerald and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 47.7 mi (76.77 km).

Fitzgerald

#1 Fitzgerald

City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Population8,615
Coordinates31.7149100, -83.2526500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Avenue (-83.252651, 31.714946)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.07 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.87
4.26 gal · 16.14 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.44 $16.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.43 $18.87
Premium $4.78 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.62 $11.98 $23.96

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 Fitzgerald and Minnesota. The current time is 06:02:04.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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