Minnesota, GA to North Druid Hills, GA is 196 miles and takes about 3h 56m via I 75 and Cordele Road, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Georgia. Expect a predominantly highway drive with a brief transition to surface roads as you approach your destination. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that should be manageable for most drivers.
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
98 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
106.6 mi
1h 54m
Cordele Road
26.4 mi
36m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi
11m
GA 112
9.8 mi
13m
GA 133
8.8 mi
10m
Candler Road
3.6 mi
6m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 106.6 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and North Druid Hills, 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
8.8 mi·10 min·GA 133
4
Turn right
192 ft·3 sec
5
Turn straight onto GA 112
9.8 mi·13 min·GA 112
6
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·East Pine Street
7
Turn left onto GA 33
1.2 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 33; GA 112
0.1 mi·14 sec·Ashburn Highway
9
Turn left onto GA 33
26 mi·36 min·Cordele Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; GA 7
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward GA 300 NorthUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto GA 300
1.6 mi·2 min·GA 300
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 75
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227Toward I 675 North: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 285
3.0 mi·3 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 48Toward GA 155: Flat Shoals Road, Candler RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn sharp left onto GA 155
0.1 mi·22 sec·Flat Shoals Parkway
22
Continue on GA 155
0.5 mi·53 sec·Flat Shoals Road
23
Continue on GA 155
3.6 mi·6 min·Candler Road
24
Continue on GA 155
1.3 mi·2 min·South Candler Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on East Trinity Place
0.2 mi·22 sec·East Trinity Place
26
Turn right onto Church Street
0.3 mi·54 sec·Church Street
27
Turn left onto GA 155
493 ft·15 sec·Commerce Drive
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto GA 155
0.9 mi·1 min·Clairemont Avenue
29
Continue on US 23; GA 155
1.9 mi·2 min·Clairmont Road
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
0.4 mi·53 sec·North Druid Hills Road
Use the left lane.
31
Turn left onto GA 236
342 ft·12 sec·Lavista Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
32
Turn left
69 ft·5 sec
33
Turn right
250 ft·18 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 4 hours, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows you to reach North Druid Hills with plenty of daylight remaining. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, though the $31 fuel estimate suggests you might not need to fill up completely. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 100 miles on I 75, so be prepared for consistent highway cruising.
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 98 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.6 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 43 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Druid Hills, 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 196 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 I 75 for about 106.6 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 47.6 and 186.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
47.6 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Turn left toward GA 300 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 300 North
8
107 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
9
172.4 mi into trip|~3h 20m in|I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
8
182.5 mi into trip|~3h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
8
186.1 mi into trip|~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward GA 155: Flat Shoals Road, Candler Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 48
Toward GA 155: Flat Shoals Road, Candler Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.65 one way
$61.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$33.51
$67.03
premium
$4.70
$36.28
$72.55
diesel
$5.61
$43.27
$86.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.8
0
$20.58
$9.41
Efficient EV
49
0
$17.15
$7.84
EV Truck/SUV
78.4
0
$27.44
$12.54
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 20, 2026
Origin
Minnesota, GA
Morning
in Minnesota on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:39AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:38AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Destination
North Druid Hills, GA
Morning
in North Druid Hills on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
N 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:39AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:38AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
82°F
Jackson, GA
98 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
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
3h 56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 189.3
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 108.2
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 70% of this 196-mile drive is on highways, specifically I 75. You'll encounter a long stretch of 106.6 miles on I 75 before transitioning to Cordele Road and Larry Justice Highway. Pay attention to the increased number of exits and potential for merging traffic as you get closer to North Druid Hills.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Cordele Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 196 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 47.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.4 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): 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.
On the drive from Minnesota, GA to North Druid Hills, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
172.4 mi in|~3h 20m|via I 675
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 196 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106.6 miles on I 75. 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 North Druid Hills, 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 47.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.4 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at North Druid Hills, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
