How far is Minnesota, GA from Metter, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Metter, GA is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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
162.09 mi
03h 42m
Flight
131.95 mi
212.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.95 mi
Kilometers
212.35 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.09 mi
Kilometers
260.86 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metter
Tue, May 5, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Tue, May 5, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-05-05T00:34
Arrive Metter
Tue, May 5, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 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
Eastman
GA

City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
81 mi
01h 51m
To Metter
81.1 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.2 mi · 21 min · Ashburn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Washington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Sylvester Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Railroad Street

    1342 ft · 35 sec · North Railroad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    10.5 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    10.6 mi · 16 min · 1st Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Rhine-Abbeville Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Abbeville Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Abbeville Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Abbeville Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Abbeville Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rhine Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Rhine Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Griffin Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Griffin Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    2113 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Soperton Highway

    37.5 mi · 52 min · Soperton Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Metter Road

    2632 ft · 1 min · Metter Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Swainsboro Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Swainsboro Highway

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right toward I-16 East: Savannah

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    25.5 mi · 27 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 23, GA 121: Metter, Reidsville

    1603 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lewis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Soperton Highway
37.5 mi · 23%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
25.5 mi · 16%
Ashburn Highway
15.2 mi · 9%
Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi · 8%
1st Avenue
10.6 mi · 7%
Sylvester Road
9.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Soperton Highway

Continue on Soperton Highway

37.5 mi · 00h 52m

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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
131.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastman
01h 51m from Minnesota
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minnesota and Sunny near Metter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Eastman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Minnesota and 81.1 miles from Metter.

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

The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnesota and Sunny near Metter.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Metter. Straight-line distance: 131.95 mi (212.35 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Metter

#2 Metter

City in Candler County, Georgia, USA

Population4,007
Coordinates32.3971200, -82.0601200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Metter (-82.06012, 32.39712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.65 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.31
11.44 gal · 43.3 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.66 $45.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.33 $50.67
Premium $4.78 $27.33 $54.66
Diesel $5.62 $32.17 $64.34

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Metter. The current time is 00:34:56.

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.