How far is Scottdale, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Scottdale, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
196.58 mi
03h 12m
Flight
172.45 mi
277.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.45 mi
Kilometers
277.53 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.58 mi
Kilometers
316.37 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Tue, May 5, 7:26 PM EDT
Return by in Scottdale
Tue, May 5, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottdale
2026-05-05T16:13
Arrive Minnesota
Tue, May 5, 7:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottdale
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 Scottdale
97.8 mi
01h 36m
To Minnesota
98.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    26 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North Clarendon Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · North Clarendon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Avondale Plaza

    544 ft · 9 sec · North Avondale Plaza

  4. 4

    Continue on Covington Road

    1808 ft · 30 sec · Covington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Covington Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Covington Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 South: Augusta

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 30%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 29%
South Isabella Street
18.7 mi · 10%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.89 mi · 4%
Covington Highway
2.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 36m from Scottdale
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottdale 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 Scottdale to Minnesota?

The road trip is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 97.8 miles from Scottdale and 98.8 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottdale and Mostly Sunny near Minnesota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottdale and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 172.45 mi (277.53 km).

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#1 Scottdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,631
Coordinates33.7898300, -84.2640900
Altitude314
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: Church Street (-84.264298, 33.789877)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.26 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.98
13.88 gal · 52.52 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.49 $54.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.74 $61.47
Premium $4.78 $33.16 $66.32
Diesel $5.62 $39.03 $78.06

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottdale and Minnesota. The current time is 16:13:12.

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.