How far is Minnesota, GA from Ball Ground, GA?
The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Ball Ground, GA is about 241.7 miles (389 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnesota and Ball Ground.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and Ball Ground.
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Start on South Fain Street
8 m · 9 sec · South Fain Street
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Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road
819 ft · 24 sec · Funston Doerun Road
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Merge slight right
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
59 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
676 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ashburn Highway
549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto GA 300 North
2206 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · A P D Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Ball Ground Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Continue on Canton Highway
1351 ft · 26 sec · Canton Highway
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Turn right
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto A. W. Roberts Drive
995 ft · 36 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive
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Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
606 ft · 21 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnesota and Ball Ground.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Minnesota and Sunny near Ball Ground.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to Ball Ground?
The road trip is about 241.7 miles (389 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 121 miles from Minnesota and 120.7 miles from Ball Ground.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.79 one way or $67.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minnesota and Sunny near Ball Ground.
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 Minnesota and Ball Ground. Straight-line distance: 210.84 mi (339.32 km).
#1 Minnesota
Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3118500, -83.9101800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ball Ground
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.3381500, -84.3765900 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ball Ground (-84.37659, 34.33815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.78 | $75.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.76 | $81.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.97 | $95.95 |
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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