How far is Jefferson, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Jefferson, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.32 mi
04h 03m
Flight
194.81 mi
313.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.81 mi
Kilometers
313.52 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.32 mi
Kilometers
365.84 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-23T00:27
Arrive Minnesota
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Jefferson
124.3 mi
02h 01m
To Minnesota
103 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gordon Street

    103 m · 17 sec · Gordon Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Street

    2113 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Old Pendergrass Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I-85 South: Atlanta

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

    2069 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  19. 19

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

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 26%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 25%
I-85 South
40.7 mi · 18%
South Isabella Street
18.7 mi · 8%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 8%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
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 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
194.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 01m from Jefferson
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jefferson and Sunny near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Jefferson and 103 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson and Sunny near Minnesota.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 194.81 mi (313.52 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population12,490
Coordinates34.1170500, -83.5723900
Altitude227
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: (-83.572422, 34.117094)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.36 L · about $31.77
Round trip
$63.53
16.04 gal · 60.72 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.77 $63.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.52 $71.04
Premium $4.78 $38.32 $76.64
Diesel $5.62 $45.10 $90.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Minnesota. The current time is 00:27:30.

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.