How far is Jonesboro, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.48 mi
02h 56m
Flight
154.85 mi
249.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.85 mi
Kilometers
249.2 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.48 mi
Kilometers
284.02 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Tue, May 5, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Tue, May 5, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-05T15:38
Arrive Minnesota
Tue, May 5, 6:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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 Jonesboro
89.3 mi
01h 28m
To Minnesota
87.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Way

    27 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mc Donough Street

    884 ft · 27 sec · North Mc Donough Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Spivey Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lake Spivey Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 32%
I 75 South
50.5 mi · 29%
South Isabella Street
18.7 mi · 11%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
Lake Spivey Parkway
3.76 mi · 2%
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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 28m from Jonesboro
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Minnesota?

The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 89.3 miles from Jonesboro and 87.2 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 154.85 mi (249.2 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population5,134
Coordinates33.5215000, -84.3538100
Altitude280
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: Courthouse Way (-84.353817, 33.521372)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.57 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.35
12.46 gal · 47.14 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.68 $49.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.59 $55.19
Premium $4.78 $29.77 $59.53
Diesel $5.62 $35.04 $70.08

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Minnesota. The current time is 15:38:02.

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.