How far is Minnesota, GA from Emerson, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Emerson, GA is about 229.9 miles (370 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
229.93 mi
04h 30m
Flight
200.62 mi
322.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.62 mi
Kilometers
322.86 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.93 mi
Kilometers
370.03 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emerson
Tue, May 26, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Tue, May 26, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-05-26T07:48
Arrive Emerson
Tue, May 26, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 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

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Minnesota
115.1 mi
02h 15m
To Emerson
114.8 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Allatoona Road, Emerson

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    52 m · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    566 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue

    98 m · 13 sec · Gaston Westbrook Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 4th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 28%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 25%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 11%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 11%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 10%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
200.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 15m from Minnesota
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Minnesota and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Emerson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.9 miles (370 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Minnesota and 114.8 miles from Emerson.

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

The direct path is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Minnesota and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Emerson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Emerson. Straight-line distance: 200.62 mi (322.86 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Emerson

#2 Emerson

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population1,589
Coordinates34.1270400, -84.7554900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Emerson (-84.75549, 34.12704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.71 L · about $32.12
Round trip
$64.25
16.22 gal · 61.42 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.12 $64.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.92 $71.84
Premium $4.78 $38.75 $77.50
Diesel $5.62 $45.61 $91.22

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Emerson. The current time is 07:48:36.

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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.