How far is Minnesota, GA from McCaysville, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to McCaysville, GA is about 295 miles (474.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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
295.05 mi
05h 48m
Flight
255.27 mi
410.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.27 mi
Kilometers
410.82 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.05 mi
Kilometers
474.84 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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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 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCaysville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Thu, Apr 16, 4:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-16T04:47
Arrive McCaysville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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
Jenkinsburg
GA

City in Butts County, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
147.8 mi
02h 54m
To McCaysville
147.3 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on A P D Highway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · A P D Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on APD Highway

    27.8 mi · 35 min · APD Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on APD Highway

    13.3 mi · 16 min · APD Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Blue Ridge Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · East Tennessee Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Tennessee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
4 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 22%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 19%
APD Highway
41.1 mi · 14%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 9%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 8%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 8%
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
255.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenkinsburg
02h 54m from Minnesota
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Minnesota and Sunny near McCaysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295 miles (474.8 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Minnesota and 147.3 miles from McCaysville.

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

The direct path is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minnesota and Sunny near McCaysville.

Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

62 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and McCaysville. Straight-line distance: 255.27 mi (410.82 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
McCaysville

#2 McCaysville

City in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,217
Coordinates34.9861900, -84.3713100
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: McCaysville (-84.37131, 34.98619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.41 gal
39.41 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.47
20.82 gal · 78.82 L
Estimated CO2
92.5 kg one way
Round trip: 185 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $41.23 $82.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $46.11 $92.21
Premium $4.78 $49.74 $99.48
Diesel $5.62 $58.55 $117.09

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and McCaysville. The current time is 04:47:01.

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.