How far is Minnesota, GA from Waynesboro, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Waynesboro, GA is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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
192.59 mi
04h 35m
Flight
165.4 mi
266.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.4 mi
Kilometers
266.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.59 mi
Kilometers
309.94 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesboro
Wed, May 13, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Wed, May 13, 7:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-05-12T22:28
Arrive Waynesboro
Wed, May 13, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 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
Pitts
GA

City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
96.3 mi
02h 17m
To Waynesboro
96.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    38.3 mi · 56 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout

    73 m · 4 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Soperton Highway
37.5 mi · 19%
Ashburn Highway
15.2 mi · 8%
Swainsboro Highway
14.9 mi · 8%
Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi · 7%
1st Avenue
10.6 mi · 5%
Sylvester Road
9.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.3 mi · 00h 56m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pitts
02h 17m from Minnesota
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minnesota and Mostly Cloudy near Waynesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Pitts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Minnesota and 96.3 miles from Waynesboro.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Minnesota and Mostly Cloudy near Waynesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 165.4 mi (266.19 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Waynesboro

#2 Waynesboro

City in Burke County, Georgia, United States

Population5,388
Coordinates33.0898700, -82.0156700
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Waynesboro (-82.01567, 33.08987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.73 L · about $26.93
Round trip
$53.87
13.6 gal · 51.46 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.93 $53.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.12 $60.23
Premium $4.78 $32.49 $64.98
Diesel $5.62 $38.24 $76.49

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Waynesboro. The current time is 22:28:55.

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.