How far is Minnesota, GA from Forest Park, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Forest Park, GA is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
181.85 mi
03h 34m
Flight
161.84 mi
260.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.84 mi
Kilometers
260.46 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.85 mi
Kilometers
292.66 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Park
Wed, May 13, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Wed, May 13, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-05-12T23:57
Arrive Forest Park
Wed, May 13, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
91.1 mi
01h 47m
To Forest Park
90.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and Forest Park.

  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

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 54: Clayton State University, Georgia Archives, National Archives, Morrow, Lake City

    3159 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonesboro Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Jonesboro Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Forest Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Forest Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Street

    52 m · 7 sec · West Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 36%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 32%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 15%
Funston Doerun Road
9 mi · 5%
I 75 North
4.82 mi · 3%
Jonesboro Road
2.74 mi · 2%
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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
161.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 47m from Minnesota
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Forest Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to Forest Park?

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Minnesota and 90.8 miles from Forest Park.

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

The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Forest Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 161.84 mi (260.46 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Forest Park

#2 Forest Park

Village in Illinois

Population19,871
Coordinates33.6220500, -84.3690900
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Forest Park (-84.36909, 33.62205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.29 L · about $25.43
Round trip
$50.86
12.84 gal · 48.58 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.43 $50.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.43 $56.87
Premium $4.78 $30.67 $61.35
Diesel $5.62 $36.11 $72.21

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Forest Park. The current time is 23:57:57.

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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.