How far is Fort Oglethorpe, GA from Minnesota, GA?
The driving distance from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butts County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Oglethorpe and Minnesota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Oglethorpe and Minnesota.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Stephenson Drive
43 m · 8 sec · Stephenson Drive
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Turn right onto Forrest Road
656 ft · 33 sec · Forrest Road
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Turn right onto Lafayette Highway
151 m · 12 sec · Lafayette Highway
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Continue on Lafayette Road
1791 ft · 44 sec · Lafayette Road
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Take the ramp slight right
84 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Battlefield Parkway
6.3 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
104.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
1360 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton
22 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight
26.4 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Isabella Street
9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street
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Turn slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
2523 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road
819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road
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Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Oglethorpe and Minnesota.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Minnesota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Oglethorpe to Minnesota?
The road trip is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Fort Oglethorpe and 150.5 miles from Minnesota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.15 one way or $84.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Minnesota.
Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenkinsburg.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Oglethorpe and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 263.09 mi (423.41 km).
#1 Fort Oglethorpe
City in Catoosa and Walker Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,973 |
| Coordinates | 34.9489600, -85.2569000 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnesota
Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3118500, -83.9101800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $42.15 | $84.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.12 | $94.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.84 | $101.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.84 | $119.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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