How far is Minnesota, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
207.45 mi
04h 05m
Flight
183.68 mi
295.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.68 mi
Kilometers
295.61 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.45 mi
Kilometers
333.86 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Fri, Oct 16, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Fri, Oct 16, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-10-16T05:36
Arrive Dunwoody
Fri, Oct 16, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 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
103.9 mi
02h 02m
To Dunwoody
103.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Cotillion Drive

    2585 ft · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    123 m · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  24. 24

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
5 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 32%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 28%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 13%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi · 10%
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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
02h 02m from Minnesota
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Minnesota and Mostly Clear near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 103.9 miles from Minnesota and 103.6 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.71 one way or $55.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Minnesota and Mostly Clear near Dunwoody.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 183.68 mi (295.61 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.71 L · about $27.71
Round trip
$55.41
14.64 gal · 55.42 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.71 $55.41
Mid-grade $4.27 $31.25 $62.50
Premium $4.70 $34.40 $68.81
Diesel $5.75 $42.05 $84.11

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Dunwoody. The current time is 05:36:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.