How far is Waycross, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Waycross, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
105.87 mi
01h 55m
Flight
92.06 mi
148.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.06 mi
Kilometers
148.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.87 mi
Kilometers
170.38 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Mon, May 25, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Waycross
Mon, May 25, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waycross
2026-05-24T22:06
Arrive Minnesota
Mon, May 25, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waycross
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
Alapaha
GA

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

From Waycross
53.5 mi
00h 57m
To Minnesota
52.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    29 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Albany Avenue

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fulford Road

    2390 ft · 50 sec · Fulford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Georgia Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Georgia Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    23 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Woodmen Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodmen Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waycross 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Highway
64.3 mi · 61%
Albany Avenue
4.8 mi · 5%
South Georgia Parkway
3.28 mi · 3%
Woodmen Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Fulford Road
0.45 mi
Funston Doerun Road
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

23 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alapaha
00h 57m from Waycross
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waycross 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 Waycross to Minnesota?

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Alapaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Waycross and 52.4 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waycross and Mostly Cloudy near Minnesota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waycross and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 92.06 mi (148.15 km).

Waycross

#1 Waycross

City in Ware County, Georgia, United States

Population13,466
Coordinates31.2136800, -82.3557000
Altitude39
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 (-82.355711, 31.213685)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.14 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.63
7.48 gal · 28.28 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.81 $29.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.56 $33.13
Premium $4.78 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.62 $21.03 $42.07

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Waycross and Minnesota. The current time is 22:06:13.

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.