How far is Minnesota, GA from Decatur, GA?
The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Decatur, GA is about 192.6 miles (310 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnesota and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and Decatur.
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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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: Flat Shoals Road, Candler Road
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left onto Flat Shoals Parkway
650 ft · 23 sec · Flat Shoals Parkway
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Continue on Flat Shoals Road
2494 ft · 54 sec · Flat Shoals Road
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Continue on Candler Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Candler Road
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Continue on South Candler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street
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Turn right onto East Howard Avenue
34 m · 9 sec · East Howard Avenue
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Turn left onto North Candler Street
1374 ft · 1 min · North Candler Street
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Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1032 ft · 28 sec · East Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Turn left onto East Court Square
69 m · 17 sec · East Court Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnesota and Decatur.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Minnesota and Partly Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to Decatur?
The road trip is about 192.6 miles (310 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Minnesota and 96.1 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Minnesota and Partly Sunny near Decatur.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 171.65 mi (276.25 km).
#1 Minnesota
Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3118500, -83.9101800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
County seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 25,655 |
| Coordinates | 33.7748300, -84.2963100 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Decatur (-84.29631, 33.77483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $26.93 | $53.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.12 | $60.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.49 | $64.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.24 | $76.49 |
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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