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Minnesota, GA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Minnesota, GA have 18 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 175-mile quick runs to 284-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Minnesota, GA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Minnesota, GA, GA

Photo: Jesse Yuqui

Trip Routes

19

Longest Drive

310.7 mi

Lookout Mountain, GA

Quickest Drive

3h 36m

Sandersville, GA

Plan Around Minnesota, GA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Minnesota, GA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trips from Minnesota, GA

Driving from Minnesota, GA

Expect an average of 224 miles and about 4h 31m behind the wheel when leaving Minnesota, GA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 284 miles (5h 33m), while the shortest is just 175 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Minnesota, GA include Blue Ridge, GA (284.3 mi, 5h 33m), Ellijay, GA (269.7 mi, 5h 16m), Clermont, GA (256.9 mi, 5h), Jasper, GA (252.5 mi, 4h 55m), and Hartwell, GA (249.5 mi, 5h 29m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in GA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 224-mile trip from Minnesota, GA, budget about $35 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 18 mapped routes leaving Minnesota, GA and 1 routes heading into Minnesota, GA, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 175 to 284 miles.

The longest mapped route from Minnesota, GA covers 284 miles and takes approximately 5h 33m. Shorter options start at just 175 miles.

The average route from Minnesota, GA runs about 224 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 224-mile trip from Minnesota, GA costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Minnesota, GA include Blue Ridge, GA, Ellijay, GA, Clermont, GA and Jasper, GA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Minnesota, GA at a Glance

Nickname

“Land of 10,000 Lakes”

Founded

1858

Elevation

1,198 ft

Area

86,935 mi²

Notable People from Minnesota, GA

A sampling of people born in Minnesota, GA.

Douglas Crockford

Douglas Crockford

1955

American computer programmer

Edward Kitsis

Edward Kitsis

1971

American screenwriter

Brad Finstad

Brad Finstad

1976

American politician

John Berg

John Berg

1970

American catholic priest

Bill Pohlad

1955

film producer

Lew Meehan

Lew Meehan

1890–1951

American actor (1890-1951)

Larry Anderson

1952

American actor and magician

Alice Wetterlund

Alice Wetterlund

1981

American actress and comedian

Lee Hill

Lee Hill

1894–1957

actor (1894-1957)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Minnesota, GA.

Kensington Runestone

Kensington Runestone

Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota

biggest ball of twine

biggest ball of twine

title of multiple roadside attractions

North Country Trail

North Country Trail

long-distance hiking trail in the United States

National Scenic Trail
Minneapolis Grain Exchange

Minneapolis Grain Exchange

commodities and futures exchange located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Terrace

Terrace

human settlement in United States of America

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

National wildlife refuge in Minnesota, United States

Ramsar site
Spam Museum

Spam Museum

museum in Minnesota, United States

Kettle Falls Historic District

Kettle Falls Historic District

historic district in Minnesota, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

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