How far is Minnesota, GA from Jonesboro, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Jonesboro, GA is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
178.66 mi
03h 31m
Flight
154.85 mi
249.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.85 mi
Kilometers
249.2 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.66 mi
Kilometers
287.53 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Tue, May 5, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Tue, May 5, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-05-05T16:53
Arrive Jonesboro
Tue, May 5, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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

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
89.5 mi
01h 45m
To Jonesboro
89.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 138: Jonesboro, Stockbridge

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Devry University, Jonesboro, Red Cross Blood Donation Center

    31 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lake Spivey Parkway

    4 mi · 7 min · Lake Spivey Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mc Donough Street

    884 ft · 30 sec · North Mc Donough Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Courthouse Way

    27 m · 4 sec · Courthouse Way

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Way

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 37%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 32%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 15%
Funston Doerun Road
9 mi · 5%
Lake Spivey Parkway
3.95 mi · 2%
GA 300 North
2.02 mi · 1%
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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 45m from Minnesota
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 89.5 miles from Minnesota and 89.2 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.95 one way or $49.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 154.85 mi (249.2 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population5,134
Coordinates33.5215000, -84.3538100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Jonesboro (-84.35381, 33.5215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.86 L · about $24.95
Round trip
$49.91
12.6 gal · 47.72 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.95 $49.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.90 $55.81
Premium $4.78 $30.10 $60.20
Diesel $5.62 $35.43 $70.86

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Jonesboro. The current time is 16:53:26.

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.