How far is Minnesota, GA from Blue Ridge, GA?
The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Blue Ridge, GA is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnesota and Blue Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and Blue Ridge.
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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
6.7 mi · 7 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on APD Highway
27.8 mi · 35 min · APD Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on APD Highway
11.2 mi · 13 min · APD Highway
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Highway 76
1056 ft · 20 sec · Old Highway 76
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Continue on East First Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East First Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East First Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnesota and Blue Ridge.
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 Blue Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to Blue Ridge?
The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?
Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Minnesota and 141.9 miles from Blue Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.73 one way or $79.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minnesota and Sunny near Blue Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs
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 Indian Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Blue Ridge. Straight-line distance: 246.59 mi (396.85 km).
#1 Minnesota
Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3118500, -83.9101800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Ridge
County seat in Fannin County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,473 |
| Coordinates | 34.8639700, -84.3240900 |
| Altitude | 537 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Ridge (-84.32409, 34.86397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $39.73 | $79.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.42 | $88.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.92 | $95.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.41 | $112.82 |
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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