How far is Minnesota, GA from Shannon, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Shannon, GA is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.04 mi
03h 44m
Flight
148.22 mi
238.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.22 mi
Kilometers
238.53 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.04 mi
Kilometers
296.19 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shannon
Sat, Nov 7, 3:42 PM EST
Return by in Minnesota
Sat, Nov 7, 7:26 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-11-07T11:58
Arrive Shannon
Sat, Nov 7, 3:42 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnesota
9:00 PM EST
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
92.1 mi
01h 52m
To Shannon
91.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway

    40 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hampton Road

    1411 ft · 29 sec · Hampton Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    717 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  21. 21

    Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

  22. 22

    Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  23. 23

    Continue on McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

    1878 ft · 32 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Hwy 3

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3

  25. 25

    Continue on Hastings Bridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on McDonough Road

    6 mi · 10 min · McDonough Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lanier Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lanier Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Glynn Street South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Glynn Street South

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Applewood Way

    734 ft · 38 sec · Applewood Way

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Perry Creek Drive

    1148 ft · 53 sec · Perry Creek Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 31%
Larry Justice Highway
55.8 mi · 30%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 14%
Funston Doerun Road
9 mi · 5%
McDonough Road
6.04 mi · 3%
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5.12 mi · 3%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 52m from Minnesota
Leave By
9:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Shannon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 92.1 miles from Minnesota and 91.9 miles from Shannon.

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

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.83 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Shannon. Straight-line distance: 148.22 mi (238.53 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 Shannon

Shannon is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.4045600, -84.4682600
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Shannon (-84.46826, 33.40456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.58 L · about $22.83
Round trip
$45.65
12.98 gal · 49.16 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.52 $22.83 $45.65
Mid-grade $4.02 $26.06 $52.11
Premium $4.45 $28.89 $57.79
Diesel $5.64 $36.62 $73.23

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Shannon. The current time is 11:58:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.