How far is Griffin, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Griffin, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.05 mi
02h 39m
Flight
135.28 mi
217.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.28 mi
Kilometers
217.71 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.05 mi
Kilometers
259.19 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Wed, May 13, 10:43 PM EDT
Return by in Griffin
Thu, May 14, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Griffin
2026-05-13T20:03
Arrive Minnesota
Wed, May 13, 10:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Griffin
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Griffin
80.7 mi
01h 19m
To Minnesota
80.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    116 m · 14 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Poplar Street

    154 m · 27 sec · East Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    150 m · 26 sec · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Taylor Street

    1978 ft · 50 sec · East Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Macon

    2811 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  14. 14

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

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Griffin 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 35%
I 75 South
27.5 mi · 17%
South Isabella Street
18.7 mi · 12%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 10%
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
9.18 mi · 6%
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 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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 19m from Griffin
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Griffin and Partly Sunny near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Griffin and 80.4 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Griffin and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 135.28 mi (217.71 km).

Griffin

#1 Griffin

County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States

Population22,665
Coordinates33.2467800, -84.2640900
Altitude298
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: State Street (-84.263946, 33.246778)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.51 L · about $22.50
Round trip
$45.00
11.36 gal · 43.02 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.50 $45.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.16 $50.31
Premium $4.78 $27.14 $54.28
Diesel $5.62 $31.94 $63.89

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Griffin and Minnesota. The current time is 20:03:59.

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.