How far is Rydal, GA from Minnesota, GA?
The driving distance from Rydal, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rydal and Minnesota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rydal and Minnesota.
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Start on the route
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
1454 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
48.2 mi · 56 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Rydal 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.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 12m
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 Rydal and Mostly Sunny near Minnesota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rydal to Minnesota?
The road trip is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Rydal and 122.8 miles from Minnesota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.22 one way or $60.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rydal and Mostly Sunny near Minnesota.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rydal and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 214.07 mi (344.51 km).
#1 Rydal
Rydal is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3353700, -84.7154900 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.48 | $30.22 | $60.45 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $34.53 | $69.06 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $38.32 | $76.64 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $48.73 | $97.46 |
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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