How far is North Decatur, GA from Minnesota, GA?
The driving distance from North Decatur, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Peach County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Decatur and Minnesota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Decatur and Minnesota.
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Start on North Decatur Road
36 m · 9 sec · North Decatur Road
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Turn left onto Clairmont Road
989 ft · 16 sec · Clairmont Road
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Continue on Clairemont Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Clairemont Avenue
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Turn left onto Commerce Drive
150 m · 15 sec · Commerce Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
1826 ft · 51 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto East Trinity Place
810 ft · 20 sec · East Trinity Place
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Continue on South Candler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street
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Continue on Candler Road Northeast
638 ft · 15 sec · Candler Road Northeast
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Continue on Candler Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 7 min · Candler Road Southeast
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Continue on Flat Shoals Road
1809 ft · 38 sec · Flat Shoals Road
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Continue on Flat Shoals Road
145 m · 10 sec · Flat Shoals Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
1360 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton
22 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight
26.4 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Isabella Street
9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street
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Turn slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
2523 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road
819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road
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Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Decatur and Minnesota.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 01h 01m
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 North Decatur and Mostly Clear near Minnesota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Decatur to Minnesota?
The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 97.1 miles from North Decatur and 102.7 miles from Minnesota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.93 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Decatur and Mostly Clear near Minnesota.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Decatur and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 172.8 mi (278.09 km).
#1 North Decatur
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 16,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.7903800, -84.3060300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnesota
Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3118500, -83.9101800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $27.93 | $55.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.22 | $62.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.68 | $67.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
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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