How far is Minnesota, GA from North Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to North Atlanta, GA is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
202.18 mi
04h 00m
Flight
178.15 mi
286.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.15 mi
Kilometers
286.7 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.18 mi
Kilometers
325.38 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Mon, Apr 20, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-20T01:28
Arrive North Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
101.3 mi
02h 00m
To North Atlanta
100.9 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and North Atlanta.

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway

    3014 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  21. 21

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    2745 ft · 60 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
5 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 32%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 28%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 13%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 11%
Funston Doerun Road
9 mi · 4%
GA 300 North
2.02 mi · 1%
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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
178.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
02h 00m from Minnesota
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Minnesota and Sunny near North Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to North Atlanta?

The road trip is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Minnesota and 100.9 miles from North Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Minnesota and Sunny near North Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and North Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 178.15 mi (286.7 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 North Atlanta

A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.

Population40,456
Coordinates33.8651000, -84.3365900
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: North Atlanta (-84.33659, 33.8651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.01 L · about $28.28
Round trip
$56.56
14.28 gal · 54.02 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.28 $56.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.62 $63.25
Premium $4.78 $34.11 $68.23
Diesel $5.62 $40.16 $80.31

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and North Atlanta. The current time is 01:28:23.

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.