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

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to North Decatur, GA is about 193.9 miles (312 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
193.84 mi
03h 52m
Flight
172.8 mi
278.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.8 mi
Kilometers
278.09 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.84 mi
Kilometers
311.96 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Decatur
Mon, Apr 20, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Mon, Apr 20, 9:12 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 Decatur
Mon, Apr 20, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 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
97.1 mi
01h 56m
To North Decatur
96.7 mi
01h 56m

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
74°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 Decatur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: Flat Shoals Road, Candler Road

    2728 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Flat Shoals Parkway

    650 ft · 23 sec · Flat Shoals Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Flat Shoals Road

    2494 ft · 54 sec · Flat Shoals Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Candler Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Candler Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Candler Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Trinity Place

    810 ft · 22 sec · East Trinity Place

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1826 ft · 54 sec · Church Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Commerce Drive

    150 m · 15 sec · Commerce Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Clairemont Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clairemont Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Clairmont Road

    989 ft · 20 sec · Clairmont Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Decatur Road

    36 m · 2 sec · North Decatur Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
5 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 34%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 30%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 14%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 5%
Funston Doerun Road
9 mi · 5%
Candler Road
3.62 mi · 2%
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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
172.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 56m from Minnesota
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Minnesota and Sunny near North Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 97.1 miles from Minnesota and 96.7 miles from North Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.09 one way or $54.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and North Decatur. Straight-line distance: 172.8 mi (278.09 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
North Decatur

#2 North Decatur

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

Population16,698
Coordinates33.7903800, -84.3060300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: North Decatur (-84.30603, 33.79038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.89 L · about $27.09
Round trip
$54.19
13.68 gal · 51.78 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.09 $54.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.29 $60.59
Premium $4.78 $32.68 $65.36
Diesel $5.62 $38.47 $76.94

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 Decatur. The current time is 01:28:08.

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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.