Minnesota, GA to Swainsboro, GA is 152.5 miles and takes about 3h 36m via Soperton Highway and GA 112, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia for both departure and arrival. Expect a local drive characterized by frequent turns, rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With just one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 37.5 miles, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick regional transit.
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
76.2 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Soperton Highway
37.5 mi
51m
GA 112
20.3 mi
28m
Ashburn Highway
15.2 mi
21m
Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi
18m
1st Avenue
10.6 mi
15m
Sylvester Road
9.3 mi
13m
GA 133
8.8 mi
10m
Swainsboro Highway
8.1 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Soperton Highway
— 37.5 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Swainsboro, 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
15 mi·21 min·Ashburn Highway
Use the straight / left / sharp right lanes.
9
Continue on GA 112
1.3 mi·2 min·West Washington Street
10
Continue on GA 112
3.2 mi·5 min·East Washington Avenue
11
Continue on GA 107; GA 112
9.3 mi·13 min·Sylvester Road
12
Turn left onto GA 90; GA 112
0.3 mi·34 sec·North Railroad Street
13
Turn right onto GA 112
11 mi·15 min·GA 112
14
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30; GA 215
11 mi·15 min·1st Avenue
15
Continue on US 280; GA 30
2.5 mi·3 min·Rhine-Abbeville Highway
16
Turn left onto GA 87
4.6 mi·6 min·Abbeville Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 87
9.2 mi·12 min·Abbeville Highway
18
Turn left onto GA 87; GA 117
0.9 mi·1 min·Rhine Highway
19
Continue on GA 87; GA 117
1.1 mi·2 min·Griffin Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117
0.4 mi·57 sec·Oak Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto GA 46; GA 117
0.9 mi·1 min·5th Avenue
22
Continue on GA 46
38 mi·51 min·Soperton Highway
23
Continue on GA 46
0.5 mi·1 min·Metter Road
24
Turn left onto US 221; GA 56
8.1 mi·11 min·Swainsboro Highway
25
Continue on US 221; 171
6.8 mi·9 min·US 221; 171
26
Turn right onto US 80; GA 26
7.4 mi·11 min·West Street
27
Continue on US 80; GA 26
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Turn right
71 ft·7 sec
29
Turn right
103 ft·7 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 36m duration, starting your drive after breakfast allows ample time to reach Swainsboro, GA, with daylight to spare. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps midway through the 152.5 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $24 budget suggests more frequent fill-ups might be needed on these local roads compared to highway driving. The turn-heavy nature means paying close attention to GPS or road signage is crucial to avoid missing any necessary turns.
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 76.2 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.5 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 34 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.2 miles or 1h 48m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Swainsboro, 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 152.5 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 Soperton Highway for about 37.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 152.5 — 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
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 133
Merge onto GA 133
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
19 mi into trip|~24m in|GA 33 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 33 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
88.8 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117 / Oak Street
Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117 / Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
152.5 mi into trip|~3h 36m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.85 one way
$47.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$26.08
$52.15
premium
$4.70
$28.22
$56.45
diesel
$5.61
$33.67
$67.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.8
0
$16.01
$7.32
Efficient EV
38.1
0
$13.34
$6.10
EV Truck/SUV
61
0
$21.35
$9.76
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 16, 2026
Origin
Minnesota, GA
Late night
in Minnesota on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Swainsboro, GA
Late night
in Swainsboro on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Abbeville, GA
76 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
4 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 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience. With only 24% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating county and state roads like Soperton Highway and GA 112. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 37.5 miles on Soperton Highway, meaning you'll be adjusting your speed and direction relatively often. This profile suggests a slower pace, with more opportunities to observe the local landscape as you make your way through Georgia.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.5 mi on Soperton Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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; at 19 miles (GA 33 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 152.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.5 miles on Soperton Highway. 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): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 19 miles (GA 33 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Swainsboro, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
