How far is Minnesota, GA from Lithonia, GA?
The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Lithonia, GA is about 185 miles (297.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnesota and Lithonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and Lithonia.
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Start on South Fain Street
8 m · 9 sec · South Fain Street
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Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road
819 ft · 24 sec · Funston Doerun Road
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Merge slight right
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
59 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
676 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ashburn Highway
549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto GA 300 North
2206 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
38.7 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: McDonough, Griffin
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 155 North: McDonough, Southern Belle Farm
50 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto McDonough Road
1427 ft · 24 sec · McDonough Road
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Continue on GA 155
2.9 mi · 5 min · GA 155
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Turn left onto John Frank Ward Boulevard
865 ft · 25 sec · John Frank Ward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sims Street
1398 ft · 36 sec · Sims Street
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Continue on Highway 155 North
9.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 155 North
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Turn right onto Steam Mill Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Steam Mill Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Union Church Road
64 m · 3 sec · Union Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Church Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Union Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flat Bridge Road Southwest
65 m · 4 sec · Flat Bridge Road Southwest
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Continue on Klondike Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Klondike Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Klondike Road;Rockland Road
37 m · 3 sec · Klondike Road
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Exit the rotary onto Klondike Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Klondike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1948 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rock Chapel Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnesota and Lithonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minnesota and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lithonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to Lithonia?
The road trip is about 185 miles (297.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 92.7 miles from Minnesota and 92.3 miles from Lithonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 9:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Minnesota and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lithonia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Lithonia. Straight-line distance: 166.25 mi (267.55 km).
#1 Minnesota
Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3118500, -83.9101800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lithonia
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,321 |
| Coordinates | 33.7123300, -84.1051900 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lithonia (-84.10519, 33.71233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.87 | $51.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.92 | $57.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.20 | $62.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.72 | $73.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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