How far is Minnesota, GA from Putney, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Putney, GA is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.41 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.42 mi
26.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.42 mi
Kilometers
26.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.41 mi
Kilometers
32.84 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Putney
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-23T06:19
Arrive Putney
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minnesota
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Doerun
GA

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

From Minnesota
10.2 mi
00h 14m
To Putney
10.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South County Line Road

    111 m · 11 sec · South County Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Nelms Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Nelms Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Liberty Expressway

    1971 ft · 26 sec · Liberty Expressway

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Expressway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Funston Doerun Road
12.8 mi · 63%
Nelms Road
7.2 mi · 35%
Liberty Expressway
0.37 mi · 2%
South County Line Road
0.07 mi
South Fain Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Funston Doerun Road

Merge slight right

12.6 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doerun
00h 14m from Minnesota
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Minnesota and Sunny near Putney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Doerun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Minnesota and 10.2 miles from Putney.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Putney. Straight-line distance: 16.42 mi (26.42 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Putney

#2 Putney

Census-designated place in Dougherty County, Georgia

Population2,898
Coordinates31.4701800, -84.1176800
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Putney (-84.11768, 31.47018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.70
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.85 $5.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.78 $3.44 $6.88
Diesel $5.62 $4.05 $8.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Putney. The current time is 06:19:31.

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.