How far is Minnesota, GA from Ray City, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Ray City, GA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.47 mi
01h 09m
Flight
45.1 mi
72.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.1 mi
Kilometers
72.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.47 mi
Kilometers
78 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Sun, Apr 19, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-19T09:09
Arrive Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnesota
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellenton
GA

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

From Minnesota
24.2 mi
00h 34m
To Ray City
24.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and Ray City.

  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 · 28 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cool Springs Road

    34 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary

    34.7 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cool Springs Road
34.7 mi · 72%
North Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi · 4%
Funston Doerun Road
0.16 mi
South Fain Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Cool Springs Road

Exit the rotary

34.7 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellenton
00h 34m from Minnesota
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Minnesota and Partly Sunny near Ray City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to Ray City?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Minnesota and 24.2 miles from Ray City.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Minnesota and Partly Sunny near Ray City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Ray City. Straight-line distance: 45.1 mi (72.58 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 Ray City

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

Population1,094
Coordinates31.0746400, -83.1993200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Ray City (-83.19932, 31.07464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.78 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $5.62 $9.62 $19.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Ray City. The current time is 09:09:23.

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.