How far is Swainsboro, GA from Minnesota, GA?
The driving distance from Swainsboro, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 08m.
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 Wilcox County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swainsboro and Minnesota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swainsboro and Minnesota.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · West Street
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Metter Road
2632 ft · 1 min · Metter Road
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Continue on Eastman Road
37.5 mi · 52 min · Eastman Road
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
2113 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Griffin Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Griffin Avenue
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Continue on Rhine Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Rhine Highway
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Turn right onto Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Abbeville Highway
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Turn right onto Rhine-Abbeville Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Ashley Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Ashley Street
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Street
1342 ft · 35 sec · North Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ashley Street
9.3 mi · 13 min · West Ashley Street
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Sylvester Road
15.2 mi · 21 min · Sylvester Road
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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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 Swainsboro and Minnesota.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Eastman Road
Continue on Eastman Road
37.5 mi · 00h 52m
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 Swainsboro and Sunny near Minnesota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swainsboro to Minnesota?
The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Abbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Swainsboro and 83.4 miles from Minnesota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swainsboro and Sunny near Minnesota.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swainsboro and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 128.18 mi (206.28 km).
#1 Swainsboro
City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 7,491 |
| Coordinates | 32.5973900, -82.3337400 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.94 | $49.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.90 | $53.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
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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