How far is Ray City, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Ray City, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
48.44 mi
00h 57m
Flight
45.1 mi
72.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.1 mi
Kilometers
72.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.96 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ray City
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Minnesota
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ray City
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
Ellenton
GA

Human settlement in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States of America

From Ray City
24.2 mi
00h 28m
To Minnesota
24.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ray City and Minnesota.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    18 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cool Springs Road

    38 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
30.4 mi · 63%
East Bypass
12.7 mi · 26%
Cool Springs Road
0.84 mi · 2%
Funston Doerun Road
0.16 mi
South Fain Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

18 mi · 00h 26m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellenton
00h 28m from Ray City
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ray City and Mostly Cloudy near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ray City to Minnesota?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Ray City and 24.2 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ray City and Mostly Cloudy near Minnesota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ray City and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 45.1 mi (72.58 km).

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#1 Ray City

Human settlement in Berrien County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,094
Coordinates31.0746400, -83.1993200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
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#2 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.199344, 31.074764)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.78 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $5.62 $9.62 $19.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ray City and Minnesota. The current time is 06:28:49.

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.