How far is Macon, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
117.1 mi
01h 57m
Flight
106.88 mi
172 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.88 mi
Kilometers
172 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.1 mi
Kilometers
188.46 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Fri, Oct 16, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Fri, Oct 16, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-10-16T06:37
Arrive Minnesota
Fri, Oct 16, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
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
Vienna
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
57.8 mi
00h 58m
To Minnesota
59.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    91 m · 20 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Hardeman Avenue

    874 ft · 32 sec · Hardeman Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    127 m · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
64.3 mi · 55%
South Isabella Street
18.7 mi · 16%
US 41 South
1.4 mi · 1%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
1.33 mi · 1%
Georgia Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
GA 300 South
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

64.3 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
00h 58m from Macon
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Patchy Fog near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Macon and 59.3 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.63 one way or $31.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Patchy Fog near Minnesota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 106.88 mi (172 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
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: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $15.63
Round trip
$31.26
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.63 $31.26
Mid-grade $4.27 $17.63 $35.26
Premium $4.70 $19.41 $38.82
Diesel $5.75 $23.73 $47.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Minnesota. The current time is 06:37:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.