How far is Minnesota, GA from Lookout Mountain, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Lookout Mountain, GA is about 311.2 miles (500.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

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Quick Snapshot
Road
311.2 mi
06h 02m
Flight
266.75 mi
429.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.75 mi
Kilometers
429.3 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.2 mi
Kilometers
500.82 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lookout Mountain
Sun, May 31, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Sun, May 31, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-05-30T23:14
Arrive Lookout Mountain
Sun, May 31, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnesota
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Minnesota
155.8 mi
03h 01m
To Lookout Mountain
155.4 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and Lookout Mountain.

  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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight

    123 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Chickamauga Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Rossville Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rossville Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 37th Street

    1864 ft · 37 sec · East 37th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East 38th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 38th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard

    128 m · 10 sec · Alton Park Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West 40th Street

    2795 ft · 56 sec · West 40th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Tennessee Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Tennessee Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto St Elmo Avenue

    101 m · 7 sec · St Elmo Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Ochs Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ochs Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Red Riding Hood Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Riding Hood Trail

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lula Lake Road

    139 m · 11 sec · Lula Lake Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lula Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
6 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
92.2 mi · 30%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 21%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 18%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 8%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 7%
Funston Doerun Road
9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

81.7 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
266.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
03h 01m from Minnesota
Leave By
11:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minnesota and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to Lookout Mountain?

The road trip is about 311.2 miles (500.8 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Minnesota and 155.4 miles from Lookout Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.49 one way or $86.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Minnesota and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Lookout Mountain. Straight-line distance: 266.75 mi (429.3 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Lookout Mountain

#2 Lookout Mountain

City in Walker County, Georgia, United States

Population1,568
Coordinates34.9775800, -85.3577400
Altitude549
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Lookout Mountain (-85.35774, 34.97758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.98 gal
41.57 L · about $43.49
Round trip
$86.98
21.96 gal · 83.14 L
Estimated CO2
97.6 kg one way
Round trip: 195.2 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $43.49 $86.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $48.63 $97.26
Premium $4.78 $52.46 $104.92
Diesel $5.62 $61.75 $123.50

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Lookout Mountain. The current time is 23:14:48.

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.