If you are planning a trip from Grantville to Minnesota, Georgia, expect a straightforward journey spanning 172.1 miles. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes of driving time, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at around $28, the trip remains budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. You will primarily navigate via the Chet Atkins Parkway, US 280, and Wall Street. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast, you will enjoy a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive. This route is efficient enough that you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the transit in one go.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.1 miles from Grantville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi
55m
US 280
18.6 mi
21m
Wall Street
16 mi
19m
Albany Highway
14.2 mi
17m
I 85
13.3 mi
14m
Moultrie Road
13 mi
17m
Victory Drive
11.6 mi
15m
Liberty Expressway
10.6 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 50.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantville, GA and Minnesota, GA.
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Start on Main Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Lone Oak Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Lone Oak Street
3
Turn left onto US 29; GA 14
1.3 mi·1 min·US 29; GA 14
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 85 South: Montgomery
5
Merge onto I 85
13 mi·14 min·I 85
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
51 mi·55 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Exit 21Toward I 185 South: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 1AToward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
8
Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
12 mi·15 min·Victory Drive
9
Continue on US 280; GA 520
3.3 mi·3 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 280; GA 520
15 mi·17 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on GA 520
16 mi·19 min·Wall Street
12
Continue on GA 520
1.0 mi·1 min·North Parrott Street
13
Continue on GA 520
8.0 mi·9 min·Columbus Highway
14
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi·43 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
15
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi·27 sec·Roundtree Drive
16
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi·33 sec·Vine Street Northwest
17
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.6 mi·1 min·Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·Forrester Drive Southeast
19
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi·6 min·Albany Highway
20
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway Street
21
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.8 mi·10 min·Albany Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520
11 mi·13 min·Liberty Expressway
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, CamillaUse the left lane.
23
Take the exit onto GA 133
0.2 mi·22 sec·GA 133
Exit 1Toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
24
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 133
494 ft·15 sec·GA 133
Toward GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie
25
Continue on GA 133
13 mi·17 min·Moultrie Road
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right
118 ft·3 sec
27
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133
8.4 mi·9 min·GA 133
28
Continue on GA 133
0.5 mi·32 sec·GA 133
29
Turn right onto CR 494
0.2 mi·29 sec·Funston Doerun Road
30
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft·1 sec·South Fain Street
31
Arrive at destination
South Fain Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 26 minute drive, aim to head out during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the main transit roads. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break strategically to stretch your legs and refresh before tackling the remainder of the 172.1 miles. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge; while the $28 estimate is standard, it is always wise to top off before hitting the longer, 50.5-mile stretch on the Chet Atkins Parkway. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of being able to adjust your departure time to suit your personal schedule. Prioritize consistency in your pacing to ensure a comfortable arrival at your destination.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.1 miles from Grantville, GA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.1 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnesota, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grantville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grantville, GA
This is one driving day of about 172.1 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Grantville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Chet Atkins Parkway for about 50.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 150 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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15.4 mi into trip|~18m in|I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
6
66 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA...
8
139.3 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
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149.9 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|GA 133
Take the exit onto GA 133 toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie,...
7
150 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|GA 133
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 133 toward GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Bas...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.91 one way
$53.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$29.43
$58.85
premium
$4.70
$31.85
$63.70
diesel
$5.61
$38.00
$76.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.6
0
$18.07
$8.26
Efficient EV
43
0
$15.06
$6.88
EV Truck/SUV
68.8
0
$24.09
$11.01
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Grantville, GA
Late night
in Grantville on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Minnesota, GA
Late night
in Minnesota on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Richland, GA
86 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 112.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed-road profile, balancing faster highway transit with more localized driving. About 60% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the 172.1-mile trek. You can expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to occur on the Chet Atkins Parkway, which covers 50.5 miles of the journey. As you transition between the primary roads and local stretches, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed corridors to more intimate regional passages. Staying alert is key, as the changing road conditions require you to adjust your driving style as you progress through the different segments of the route.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on Chet Atkins Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in near I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 172.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.3 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grantville, GA and Minnesota, GA, road signs point toward Albany, Camilla, Moultrie and Marine Corps Logistics Base.
Albany
66 mi in|~1h 13m
Camilla
139.3 mi in|~2h 44m|via US 82; GA 520
Moultrie
149.9 mi in|~2h 58m|via GA 133
Marine Corps Logistics Base
149.9 mi in|~2h 58m|via GA 133
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 172.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.5 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Minnesota, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.3 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Minnesota, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
