How far is Minnesota, GA from Bowdon, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Bowdon, GA is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.81 mi
04h 12m
Flight
172.6 mi
277.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.6 mi
Kilometers
277.77 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.81 mi
Kilometers
321.56 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowdon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-15T06:38
Arrive Bowdon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnesota
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cusseta
GA

Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
100 mi
02h 06m
To Bowdon
99.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Fain Street

    8 m · 9 sec · South Fain Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 24 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    21.4 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

    2958 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    41.4 mi · 45 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219

    110 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Whitesville Street

    830 ft · 20 sec · Whitesville Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  27. 27

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Martha Berry Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Lonnie Lee Rogers Highway

    1752 ft · 35 sec · Lonnie Lee Rogers Highway

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    18.4 mi · 27 min

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wedowee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnesota and Bowdon.

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
33 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.4 mi · 21%
Funston Doerun Road
21.5 mi · 11%
Martha Berry Highway
20.6 mi · 10%
Liberty Expressway
20.2 mi · 10%
Lonnie Lee Rogers Highway
18.7 mi · 9%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

41.4 mi · 00h 45m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
172.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cusseta
02h 06m from Minnesota
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Bowdon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Cusseta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Minnesota and 99.8 miles from Bowdon.

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

The direct path is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.93 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Bowdon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Bowdon. Straight-line distance: 172.6 mi (277.77 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Bowdon

#2 Bowdon

City in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population2,089
Coordinates33.5378900, -85.2532800
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Bowdon (-85.25328, 33.53789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.69 L · about $27.93
Round trip
$55.85
14.1 gal · 53.38 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.93 $55.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.22 $62.45
Premium $4.78 $33.68 $67.37
Diesel $5.62 $39.65 $79.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Bowdon. The current time is 06:38:41.

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.