How far is Minnesota, GA from Sandersville, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Sandersville, GA is about 175.2 miles (282 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
175.2 mi
03h 36m
Flight
132.1 mi
212.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.1 mi
Kilometers
212.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.2 mi
Kilometers
281.96 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandersville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Sat, Apr 18, 2:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Sandersville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
87.7 mi
01h 48m
To Sandersville
87.5 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    45.2 mi · 54 min · Fall Line Freeway

  24. 24

    Turn right

    879 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Church Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 33%
Fall Line Freeway
54.3 mi · 31%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 15%
Funston Doerun Road
9 mi · 5%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 3%
Emery Highway
2.83 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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
132.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 48m from Minnesota
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Sandersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.2 miles (282 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Minnesota and 87.5 miles from Sandersville.

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

The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.48 one way or $48.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Sandersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Sandersville. Straight-line distance: 132.1 mi (212.59 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Sandersville

#2 Sandersville

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,275
Coordinates32.9815400, -82.8101400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Sandersville (-82.81014, 32.98154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.4 L · about $24.48
Round trip
$48.96
12.36 gal · 46.8 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.48 $48.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.37 $54.74
Premium $4.78 $29.53 $59.06
Diesel $5.62 $34.76 $69.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Sandersville. The current time is 07:39:36.

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.