How far is McCaysville, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from McCaysville, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 295.2 miles (475 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
295.18 mi
04h 56m
Flight
255.27 mi
410.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.27 mi
Kilometers
410.82 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.18 mi
Kilometers
475.04 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Thu, Apr 16, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in McCaysville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCaysville
2026-04-16T02:51
Arrive Minnesota
Thu, Apr 16, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCaysville
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
Jenkinsburg
GA

City in Butts County, Georgia, United States

From McCaysville
147.6 mi
02h 28m
To Minnesota
147.5 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Tennessee Avenue

    49 m · 13 sec · East Tennessee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Blue Ridge Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto APD Highway

    41.1 mi · 51 min · APD Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on A P D Highway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCaysville 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 23%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 19%
APD Highway
41.1 mi · 14%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 7%
South Isabella Street
18.7 mi · 6%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
255.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenkinsburg
02h 28m from McCaysville
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McCaysville and Sunny near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.2 miles (475 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from McCaysville and 147.5 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.27 one way or $82.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jenkinsburg, 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 Jenkinsburg.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

62 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCaysville and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 255.27 mi (410.82 km).

McCaysville

#1 McCaysville

City in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,217
Coordinates34.9861900, -84.3713100
Altitude446
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: East Tennessee Avenue (-84.371295, 34.986213)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.43 L · about $41.27
Round trip
$82.55
20.84 gal · 78.86 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $41.27 $82.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $46.15 $92.30
Premium $4.78 $49.79 $99.57
Diesel $5.62 $58.60 $117.20

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between McCaysville and Minnesota. The current time is 02:51:59.

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.