How far is Minnesota, GA from Mount Zion, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Mount Zion, GA is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
205.1 mi
04h 18m
Flight
176.89 mi
284.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.89 mi
Kilometers
284.67 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.1 mi
Kilometers
330.07 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Zion
Mon, Apr 13, 6:12 PM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-13T13:54
Arrive Mount Zion
Mon, Apr 13, 6:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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
Columbus
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Minnesota
102.7 mi
02h 09m
To Mount Zion
102.5 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and Mount Zion.

  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

    21.4 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

    2958 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    41.4 mi · 45 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219

    110 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Whitesville Street

    830 ft · 20 sec · Whitesville Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  27. 27

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on South Park Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street

  30. 30

    Continue on South Park Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Park Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alabama Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Alabama Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Alabama Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Alabama Street

    1726 ft · 35 sec · Alabama Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Mount Zion Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Mount Zion Road

  35. 35

    Turn left

    16 m · 9 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
42.6 mi · 21%
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.4 mi · 20%
Funston Doerun Road
21.5 mi · 10%
Liberty Expressway
20.2 mi · 10%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 9%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

41.4 mi · 00h 45m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
176.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
02h 09m from Minnesota
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Minnesota and Partly Sunny near Mount Zion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to Mount Zion?

The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Minnesota and 102.5 miles from Mount Zion.

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

The direct path is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Minnesota and Partly Sunny near Mount Zion.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Mount Zion. Straight-line distance: 176.89 mi (284.67 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Mount Zion

#2 Mount Zion

Human settlement in Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,888
Coordinates33.6342800, -85.1871700
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Mount Zion (-85.18717, 33.63428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.4 L · about $28.68
Round trip
$57.36
14.48 gal · 54.8 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.68 $57.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.07 $64.13
Premium $4.78 $34.59 $69.19
Diesel $5.62 $40.72 $81.44

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Mount Zion. The current time is 13:54:17.

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.