How far is Minnesota, GA from Tifton, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Tifton, GA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.47 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.56 mi
41.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.56 mi
Kilometers
41.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.47 mi
Kilometers
57.08 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tifton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Tifton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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

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
Norman Park
GA

City in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
17.7 mi
00h 25m
To Tifton
17.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodmen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodmen Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Tifton Highway

    23 mi · 33 min · Tifton Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Street West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 7th Street West

  7. 7

    Continue on 5th Street East

    735 ft · 22 sec · 5th Street East

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tifton Highway
23 mi · 65%
7th Street West
1.05 mi · 3%
Woodmen Road
0.91 mi · 3%
Funston Doerun Road
0.16 mi
5th Street East
0.14 mi
South Fain Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Tifton Highway

Merge slight right onto Tifton Highway

23 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norman Park
00h 25m from Minnesota
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Minnesota and Clear near Tifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Norman Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Minnesota and 17.7 miles from Tifton.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Minnesota and Clear near Tifton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Tifton. Straight-line distance: 25.56 mi (41.13 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Tifton

#2 Tifton

City in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States

Population17,031
Coordinates31.4504600, -83.5085000
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Tifton (-83.5085, 31.45046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.95 $9.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.54 $11.07
Premium $4.78 $5.97 $11.94
Diesel $5.62 $7.03 $14.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Tifton. The current time is 19:52:54.

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.