How far is Minnesota, GA from Lumpkin, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Lumpkin, GA is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.3 miles (340 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
243.24 mi
04h 47m
Flight
211.25 mi
339.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.25 mi
Kilometers
339.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.24 mi
Kilometers
391.46 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumpkin
Sun, May 24, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Mon, May 25, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-05-24T17:07
Arrive Lumpkin
Sun, May 24, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Minnesota
121.8 mi
02h 23m
To Lumpkin
121.4 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    35.7 mi · 42 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward GA 53 West: Dawsonville

    873 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1852 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 27%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 24%
Turner McDonald Parkway
37.8 mi · 16%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 11%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
Funston Doerun Road
9 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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
211.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 23m from Minnesota
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Minnesota and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lumpkin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.8 miles from Minnesota and 121.4 miles from Lumpkin.

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

The direct path is about 211.3 miles (340 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.99 one way or $67.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Minnesota and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lumpkin.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, 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 Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Lumpkin. Straight-line distance: 211.25 mi (339.97 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 Lumpkin

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

Population1,280
Coordinates34.3673200, -84.0407400
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Lumpkin (-84.04074, 34.36732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.49 L · about $33.99
Round trip
$67.97
17.16 gal · 64.98 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.99 $67.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.00 $76.00
Premium $4.78 $41.00 $81.99
Diesel $5.62 $48.25 $96.51

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Lumpkin. The current time is 17:07:17.

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.