How far is Minnesota, GA from Swainsboro, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Swainsboro, GA is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
152.48 mi
03h 36m
Flight
128.18 mi
206.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.18 mi
Kilometers
206.28 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.48 mi
Kilometers
245.4 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swainsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-18T05:29
Arrive Swainsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 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
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 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
Abbeville
GA

City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
76.2 mi
01h 48m
To Swainsboro
76.2 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
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.2 mi · 21 min · Ashburn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Washington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Sylvester Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Railroad Street

    1342 ft · 35 sec · North Railroad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    10.5 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    10.6 mi · 16 min · 1st Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Rhine-Abbeville Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Abbeville Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Abbeville Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Abbeville Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Abbeville Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rhine Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Rhine Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Griffin Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Griffin Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    2113 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Soperton Highway

    37.5 mi · 52 min · Soperton Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Metter Road

    2632 ft · 1 min · Metter Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Swainsboro Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Swainsboro Highway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Soperton Highway
37.5 mi · 25%
Ashburn Highway
15.2 mi · 10%
Swainsboro Highway
14.9 mi · 10%
Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi · 9%
1st Avenue
10.6 mi · 7%
Sylvester Road
9.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Soperton Highway

Continue on Soperton Highway

37.5 mi · 00h 52m

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 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbeville
01h 48m from Minnesota
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minnesota and Mostly Sunny near Swainsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 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?

Abbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Minnesota and 76.2 miles from Swainsboro.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Swainsboro. Straight-line distance: 128.18 mi (206.28 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Swainsboro

#2 Swainsboro

City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

Population7,491
Coordinates32.5973900, -82.3337400
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Swainsboro (-82.33374, 32.59739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.37 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.62
10.76 gal · 40.74 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.31 $42.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.83 $47.66
Premium $4.78 $25.71 $51.41
Diesel $5.62 $30.26 $60.51

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 Swainsboro. The current time is 05:29:41.

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.