How far is Minnesota, GA from Donalsonville, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Donalsonville, GA is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.43 mi
01h 49m
Flight
60.27 mi
96.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.27 mi
Kilometers
96.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.43 mi
Kilometers
118.17 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-18T08:43
Arrive Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnesota
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Newton
GA

City in and the county seat of Baker County, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
36.7 mi
00h 54m
To Donalsonville
36.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Ticknor Road

    129 m · 14 sec · South Ticknor Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenough Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Greenough Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Barnes Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Barnes Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right

    21 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    27.2 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Cuthbert Street

    102 m · 8 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cuthbert Street

    23 m · 2 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West College Street

    555 ft · 15 sec · West College Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Crawford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    13 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenough Road
4.88 mi · 7%
North Barnes Street
2.43 mi · 3%
Funston Doerun Road
1.24 mi · 2%
Crawford Street
1.21 mi · 2%
West College Street
0.11 mi
South Ticknor Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

27.2 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 54m from Minnesota
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Donalsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Minnesota and 36.7 miles from Donalsonville.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Donalsonville. Straight-line distance: 60.27 mi (96.99 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Donalsonville

#2 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Donalsonville (-84.87909, 31.04046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.81 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.52
5.18 gal · 19.62 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.26 $20.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.47 $22.94
Premium $4.78 $12.38 $24.75
Diesel $5.62 $14.57 $29.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Donalsonville. The current time is 08:43:25.

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.