How far is Minnesota, GA from Winder, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Winder, GA is about 213.1 miles (343 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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
213.16 mi
04h 32m
Flight
185.55 mi
298.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.55 mi
Kilometers
298.62 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.16 mi
Kilometers
343.05 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winder
Fri, Oct 16, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Fri, Oct 16, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-10-16T05:36
Arrive Winder
Fri, Oct 16, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Minnesota
106.8 mi
02h 16m
To Winder
106.4 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Georgia Diagnostic Prison

    42 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Barnesville-Jackson Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Mulberry Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1473 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Covington Street

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Covington Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    24 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 36

    29 m · 2 sec · State Route 36

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 36

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on John R. Williams Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · John R. Williams Highway

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  31. 31

    Turn right

    5 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1789 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto State Route 11

    5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11

  35. 35

    Continue on Winder-Monroe Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Winder-Monroe Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Christmas Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Christmas Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Monroe Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto May Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · May Street

  39. 39

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto North Broad Street

    985 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 27%
Larry Justice Highway
38.8 mi · 18%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 12%
John R. Williams Highway
15 mi · 7%
Covington Street
12.9 mi · 6%
Funston Doerun Road
9 mi · 4%
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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
02h 16m from Minnesota
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Minnesota and Sunny near Winder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.1 miles (343 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Minnesota and 106.4 miles from Winder.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.46 one way or $56.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Minnesota and Sunny near Winder.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Winder. Straight-line distance: 185.55 mi (298.62 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Winder

#2 Winder

City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America

Population18,273
Coordinates33.9926100, -83.7201700
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Winder (-83.72017, 33.99261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.47 L · about $28.46
Round trip
$56.93
15.04 gal · 56.94 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.46 $56.93
Mid-grade $4.27 $32.10 $64.21
Premium $4.70 $35.34 $70.69
Diesel $5.75 $43.20 $86.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Winder. The current time is 05:36:55.

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.