How far is Thunderbolt, GA from Minnesota, GA?
The driving distance from Thunderbolt, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 240.5 miles (387 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thunderbolt and Minnesota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thunderbolt and Minnesota.
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Start on River Drive
67 m · 16 sec · River Drive
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Turn left onto East Victory Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Victory Drive
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Turn right onto Bee Road
1770 ft · 42 sec · Bee Road
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Turn left onto East 37th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street
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Turn slight right
140 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight
3120 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton
1406 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 9 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 Thunderbolt 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.1 mi · 01h 34m
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 Thunderbolt and Sunny near Minnesota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thunderbolt to Minnesota?
The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Alamo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Thunderbolt and 127.1 miles from Minnesota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thunderbolt and Sunny near Minnesota.
Stop Ideas Near Alamo
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 Alamo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thunderbolt and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 175.43 mi (282.32 km).
#1 Thunderbolt
Town in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,601 |
| Coordinates | 32.0335400, -81.0498300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.57 | $81.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.75 | $95.50 |
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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