How far is Minnesota, GA from Thunderbolt, GA?
The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Thunderbolt, GA is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnesota and Thunderbolt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and Thunderbolt.
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Start on South Fain Street
8 m · 9 sec · South Fain Street
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Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road
819 ft · 24 sec · Funston Doerun Road
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Merge slight right
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
59 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
676 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ashburn Highway
15.2 mi · 21 min · Ashburn Highway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on Sylvester Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Sylvester Road
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Turn left onto North Railroad Street
1342 ft · 35 sec · North Railroad Street
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Turn right
10.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
10.6 mi · 16 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on Rhine-Abbeville Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway
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Turn left onto Abbeville Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Abbeville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Abbeville Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Abbeville Highway
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Turn left onto Rhine Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Rhine Highway
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Continue on Griffin Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Griffin Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
2113 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on Soperton Highway
37.5 mi · 52 min · Soperton Highway
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Continue on Metter Road
2632 ft · 1 min · Metter Road
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Turn left onto Swainsboro Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Swainsboro Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I-16 East: Savannah
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Bee Road
1742 ft · 37 sec · Bee Road
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Turn left onto East Victory Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Victory Drive
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Turn right onto River Drive
67 m · 10 sec · River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnesota and Thunderbolt.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.1 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Minnesota and Sunny near Thunderbolt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to Thunderbolt?
The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Alamo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Minnesota and 113.4 miles from Thunderbolt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minnesota and Sunny near Thunderbolt.
Stop Ideas Near Alamo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alamo.
Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Thunderbolt. Straight-line distance: 175.43 mi (282.32 km).
#1 Minnesota
Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3118500, -83.9101800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thunderbolt
Town in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,601 |
| Coordinates | 32.0335400, -81.0498300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thunderbolt (-81.04983, 32.03354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $31.69 | $63.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.22 | $76.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.99 | $89.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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