Origin
Minnesota, GA
Late night in Minnesota on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnesota, GA to Dawson, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.4 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnesota, GA
Jesse Yuqui
Dawson, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Minnesota to Dawson, Georgia, expect a straightforward drive covering 49.4 miles. You can easily complete this journey in about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $8 for fuel to cover the distance, which is quite economical for this stretch of the Southeast. Because the drive is relatively short and efficient, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you have specific business in the area. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, keeping travel time predictable and manageable for any driver.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 133 | 21.9 mi | 27m |
| Liberty Expressway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| US 82 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Albany Highway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Forrester Drive Southeast | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Rountree Drive Southwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Funston Doerun Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Vine Street Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 133
— 21.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Dawson, GA.
1
Start on South Fain Street
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Fain Street
2
Turn sharp left onto CR 494
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Funston Doerun Road
3
Merge onto GA 133
21 mi
·
26 min
·
GA 133
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto GA 133
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 133
Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
5
Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Liberty Expressway
6
Continue on US 82; GA 520
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Highway
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrester Drive Southeast
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vine Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
GA 45; GA 520
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Minnesota, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 133
Merge onto GA 133
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
GA 133
Take the exit onto GA 133 toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North:...
3
22.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300 / Liberty Expressway
Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300 / Liberty Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Dawson, GA
Late night in Dawson on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Albany, GA
25 mi in
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of your travel occurring on major roads like GA 133, the Liberty Expressway, and US 82. You will spend a significant portion of your time on GA 133, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 21.9 miles. Expect a consistent pace as you transition from local roadways onto these faster highway segments. The drive feels functional and direct rather than winding or technical, allowing you to maintain a steady speed throughout the hour-long commute. It is a practical, no-nonsense path designed for getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on GA 133.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 133 and Liberty Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (GA 133): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (GA 133): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Minnesota, GA to Dawson, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Atlanta
21.5 mi in
|
~27m
|
via GA 133
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on GA 133. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (GA 133): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (GA 133): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dawson, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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