How far is Minnesota, GA from Fitzgerald, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Fitzgerald, GA is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
60.86 mi
01h 25m
Flight
47.7 mi
76.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.7 mi
Kilometers
76.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.94 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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

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
Sycamore
GA

City in Turner County, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
30.4 mi
00h 42m
To Fitzgerald
30.4 mi
00h 42m

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
92°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 Fitzgerald.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.2 mi · 21 min · Ashburn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Washington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Sylvester Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Walker Avenue

    1338 ft · 44 sec · Walker Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Irwinville Highway

    3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    53 m · 11 sec · East Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sylvester Road
18.8 mi · 31%
Ashburn Highway
15.2 mi · 25%
Funston Doerun Road
9 mi · 15%
East Washington Avenue
3.21 mi · 5%
West Washington Street
1.28 mi · 2%
West Central Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sylvester Road

Continue on Sylvester Road

17.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sycamore
00h 42m from Minnesota
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Fitzgerald.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Sycamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Minnesota and 30.4 miles from Fitzgerald.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Fitzgerald. Straight-line distance: 47.7 mi (76.77 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Fitzgerald

#2 Fitzgerald

City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Population8,615
Coordinates31.7149100, -83.2526500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Fitzgerald (-83.25265, 31.71491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.03
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.52 $17.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.78 $10.27 $20.55
Diesel $5.62 $12.09 $24.18

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 Fitzgerald. The current time is 07:39:20.

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.