How far is Minnesota, GA from Duluth, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Duluth, GA is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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
213.94 mi
04h 12m
Flight
186.43 mi
300.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.43 mi
Kilometers
300.03 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.94 mi
Kilometers
344.31 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duluth
Sun, May 3, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Sun, May 3, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-05-02T20:52
Arrive Duluth
Sun, May 3, 1:04 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
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
107.1 mi
02h 06m
To Duluth
106.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    59 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Ashburn Highway

    549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto GA 300 North

    2206 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Interstate Highway 85

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Steve Reynolds Boulevard

    1781 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Steve Reynolds Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Steve Reynolds Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight

    841 ft · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    676 ft · 17 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Buford Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Lawrenceville Street

    151 m · 22 sec · West Lawrenceville Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 31%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 27%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 12%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 8%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 5%
Funston Doerun Road
9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
186.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
02h 06m from Minnesota
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minnesota and Rain Showers near Duluth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.3 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Minnesota and 106.8 miles from Duluth.

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

The direct path is about 186.4 miles (300 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.91 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Minnesota and Rain Showers near Duluth.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Duluth. Straight-line distance: 186.43 mi (300.03 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Duluth

#2 Duluth

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Population29,676
Coordinates34.0028800, -84.1446400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Duluth (-84.14464, 34.00288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.58 L · about $29.91
Round trip
$59.81
15.1 gal · 57.16 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.91 $59.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.44 $66.88
Premium $4.78 $36.07 $72.15
Diesel $5.62 $42.46 $84.92

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Duluth. The current time is 20:52:11.

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.