How far is Minnesota, GA from Dawson, GA?
The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Dawson, GA is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnesota and Dawson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and Dawson.
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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
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
2958 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto Albany Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
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Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
22 m · 2 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnesota and Dawson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Funston Doerun Road
Merge slight right
21.4 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Dawson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to Dawson?
The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Minnesota and 24.7 miles from Dawson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Dawson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Dawson. Straight-line distance: 44.96 mi (72.36 km).
#1 Minnesota
Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3118500, -83.9101800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dawson
City in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,124 |
| Coordinates | 31.7738200, -84.4480000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dawson (-84.448, 31.77382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
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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