How far is Minnesota, GA from Raoul, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Raoul, GA is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
258.44 mi
05h 00m
Flight
217.57 mi
350.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.57 mi
Kilometers
350.14 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.44 mi
Kilometers
415.92 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raoul
Sun, May 3, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Mon, May 4, 12:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-05-03T14:31
Arrive Raoul
Sun, May 3, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Minnesota
129.4 mi
02h 30m
To Raoul
129.1 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Mount Zion Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Mount Zion Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gainesville Highway

    1378 ft · 33 sec · Gainesville Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto County Road 221

    24 m · 3 sec · County Road 221

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 221

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
6 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 25%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 22%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 10%
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 9%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 7%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 6%
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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 30m from Minnesota
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Minnesota and Clear near Raoul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Minnesota and 129.1 miles from Raoul.

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

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.12 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Minnesota and Clear near Raoul.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Raoul. Straight-line distance: 217.57 mi (350.14 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 Raoul

Census-designated place in Habersham County, Georgia

Population2,558
Coordinates34.4495400, -83.5943400
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Raoul (-83.59434, 34.44954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.52 L · about $36.12
Round trip
$72.25
18.24 gal · 69.04 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.12 $72.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.39 $80.78
Premium $4.78 $43.58 $87.15
Diesel $5.62 $51.29 $102.58

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Raoul. The current time is 14:31:01.

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.