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Trip from Minnesota, GA to Folkston, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

142.5 mi

229 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Minnesota, GA, GA

Minnesota, GA

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Downtown Folkston, GA, GA

Folkston, GA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 142.5 miles across southeastern Georgia, this trip from Minnesota to Folkston is a straightforward journey typically taking about 3 hours and 5 minutes. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $23 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating through the region, you will rely primarily on US 82, the Jacksonville Highway, and the Tifton Highway to reach your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two points in the Southeast efficiently, allowing you to focus on the road without the stress of a multi-day itinerary.

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

71.3 miles from Minnesota, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 82 67.2 mi 1h 22m
Jacksonville Highway 29.3 mi 34m
Tifton Highway 23 mi 33m
GA 133 10.2 mi 11m
Carswell Avenue 3.7 mi 6m
Memorial Drive 3.2 mi 5m
US 1 1.6 mi 2m
5th Street East 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 82 — 67.2 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Folkston, GA.

1

Start on South Fain Street

26 ft · 8 sec · South Fain Street
2

Turn sharp left onto CR 494

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Funston Doerun Road
3

Turn sharp right onto GA 133

10 mi · 11 min · GA 133
4

Turn left onto Woodmen Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Woodmen Road
5

Merge onto US 319; GA 35

23 mi · 33 min · Tifton Highway
6

Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

1.1 mi · 2 min · 7th Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

1.5 mi · 2 min · 5th Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 82; GA 520

15 mi · 18 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 82; GA 520

26 mi · 32 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 82; GA 520

25 mi · 29 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto Carswell Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Carswell Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on US 1 Business

3.2 mi · 5 min · Memorial Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4

29 mi · 34 min · Jacksonville Highway
15

Continue on US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
16

Turn right onto GA 23; GA 121

0.6 mi · 1 min · GA 23; GA 121
Use the right lane.
17

Turn right onto Love Street

258 ft · 15 sec · Love Street
18

Turn left onto Magnolia Street

220 ft · 9 sec · Magnolia Street
19

Arrive at destination

Magnolia Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule rather than rushing to beat the clock. I recommend planning for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh, especially since you will be behind the wheel for over three hours. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longer 67.2-mile stretch on US 82, as steady driving can consume your $23 fuel budget faster than you might anticipate. Because this is a single-day journey, you can easily avoid the fatigue associated with longer hauls. Use your one planned stop to break up the drive strategically, ensuring you arrive in Folkston feeling just as energized as when you left Minnesota.

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 71.3 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.2 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 31 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.3 miles or 1h 36m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Folkston, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, GA

This is one driving day of about 142.5 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Minnesota, 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 US 82 for about 67.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Willacoochee, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Willacoochee, GA

71 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

Enigma, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Willacoochee, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.3 miles from Minnesota, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · first break window

Beans & Strings

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moultrie, Georgia

Near the start, short detour

First break · 13min in 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12299850093

Beans & Strings

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Moultrie, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12299850093

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Folkston, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12293827295

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Southern Forest World

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Waycross, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19122854056

Visit website

Main Street Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Moultrie, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12293915205

Visit website

Fulwood Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293913863

Visit website

Tifton Terminal Railway Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+12292565415

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 142.5 — 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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 133

Turn sharp right onto GA 133

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
104.1 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | Carswell Avenue

Turn left onto Carswell Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
141.8 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | GA 23; GA 121

Turn right onto GA 23; GA 121

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
142.5 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | Magnolia Street

Turn left onto Magnolia Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.28 one way

$44.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $24.37 $48.73
premium $4.70 $26.37 $52.75
diesel $5.61 $31.46 $62.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.8 0 $14.96 $6.84
Efficient EV 35.6 0 $12.47 $5.70
EV Truck/SUV 57 0 $19.95 $9.12

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Minnesota, GA

Late night in Minnesota on Tuesday

Local time

4:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Folkston, GA

Late night in Folkston on Tuesday

Local time

4:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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 5m 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?

Expect a mixed driving experience as you traverse this 142.5-mile path through Georgia. With a 56% highway share, the route balances faster stretches of road with slower, more localized travel. You will face your longest uninterrupted segment early on, covering 67.2 miles on US 82. As you transition between the primary highways and the Jacksonville and Tifton stretches, the character of the road shifts from open thoroughfares to more localized transit. Staying alert is key, as the road personality changes from high-speed highway cruising to the steadier pace required for the secondary portions of the trip.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.2 mi on US 82.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 3h 5m drive. You will face about 8 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): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 104.1 miles (Carswell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

386 ft 77 ft

Total Climb

77 ft

Total Descent

386 ft

Highest Point

386 ft

Elevation Range

309 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 142.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.2 miles on US 82. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 104.1 miles (Carswell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Folkston, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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