How far is Minnesota, GA from Lincolnton, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Lincolnton, GA is about 239 miles (384.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
239.04 mi
05h 08m
Flight
190.57 mi
306.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.57 mi
Kilometers
306.7 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.04 mi
Kilometers
384.7 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 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
119.7 mi
02h 34m
To Lincolnton
119.4 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Gray Highway

    2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Jefferson Avenue

    627 ft · 21 sec · South Jefferson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Sumter Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Sumter Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    18.6 mi · 27 min

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right toward I-20 East: Augusta

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    41.1 mi · 44 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1363 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Lincolnton Road Northeast

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Lincolnton Road Northeast

  33. 33

    Continue on Thomson Highway

    10 mi · 18 min · Thomson Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on May Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · May Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    1135 ft · 27 sec · Elm Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1240 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 24%
Carl Sanders Highway
41.1 mi · 17%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 11%
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 9%
Gray Highway
11.1 mi · 5%
Thomson Highway
10 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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 34m from Minnesota
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Minnesota and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239 miles (384.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 119.7 miles from Minnesota and 119.4 miles from Lincolnton.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Minnesota and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Lincolnton. Straight-line distance: 190.57 mi (306.7 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lincolnton

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population1,504
Coordinates33.7923500, -82.4790200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Lincolnton (-82.47902, 33.79235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.93 L · about $33.43
Round trip
$66.86
16.88 gal · 63.86 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.43 $66.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.38 $74.76
Premium $4.78 $40.33 $80.65
Diesel $5.62 $47.47 $94.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Lincolnton. The current time is 07:54:02.

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.