How far is Lavonia, GA from Minnesota, GA?
The driving distance from Lavonia, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lavonia and Minnesota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavonia and Minnesota.
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Start on the route
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Jones Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Street
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Take the exit straight
149 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Keep slight right
10.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
2069 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 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 Lavonia and Minnesota.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ernest Vandiver Highway
Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lavonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minnesota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lavonia to Minnesota?
The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 140.4 miles from Lavonia and 109.4 miles from Minnesota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.94 one way or $69.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lavonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minnesota.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
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 Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lavonia and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 220.83 mi (355.39 km).
#1 Lavonia
City in Franklin and Hart Counties, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,187 |
| Coordinates | 34.4359400, -83.1068200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $34.94 | $69.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.06 | $78.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.14 | $84.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.60 | $99.21 |
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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