Minnesota, GA to Temple, GA is 209.3 miles and takes about 4h 22m via Martha Berry Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway, and GA 133, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route offers a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a manageable one-day excursion. Expect a straightforward drive that should be relatively easy to navigate, especially if you're familiar with driving in this part of the country.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.7 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Martha Berry Highway
42.6 mi
52m
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.4 mi
44m
GA 133
21.9 mi
27m
Richland Bypass
15.4 mi
17m
GA 113
10.8 mi
15m
Liberty Expressway
10.7 mi
13m
US 82
9.5 mi
12m
South Parrott Street
8.7 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Martha Berry Highway
— 42.6 mi, about 52m
Traffic on I-185
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,801 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,201
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Temple, 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
0.3 mi·31 sec·Vine Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi·27 sec·Roundtree Drive
12
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi·43 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
13
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
8.0 mi·9 min·Columbus Highway
14
Continue on GA 520
8.7 mi·10 min·South Parrott Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
8.3 mi·9 min·GA 520
16
Continue on GA 520
15 mi·17 min·Richland Bypass
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 280; GA 520
3.3 mi·3 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
11 mi·14 min·Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
21
Continue on I 185
41 mi·44 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 42Toward US 27: LaGrange
23
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
7.4 mi·11 min·Hamilton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit
359 ft·9 sec
Toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219
25
Merge onto US 27; GA 1; GA 219
0.2 mi·20 sec·Whitesville Street
26
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 219
0.5 mi·1 min·Morgan Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14
7.6 mi·11 min·New Franklin Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Continue on US 27; GA 1
32 mi·37 min·Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Continue on US 27; GA 1
0.7 mi·1 min·South Park Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 16
2.9 mi·5 min·South Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn slight right onto GA 113
11 mi·15 min·GA 113
Use the straight lane.
32
Turn left onto Tallapoosa Street
442 ft·22 sec·Tallapoosa Street
33
Turn right onto GA 274
194 ft·3 sec·James Street
34
Arrive at destination
GA 274
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 22m estimated drive time, starting in the morning should give you plenty of daylight to reach Temple, GA. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $32, and it's always wise to fuel up before you're running on empty. A good strategy might be to stop about halfway through the longest stretch on Martha Berry Highway, which is 42.6 miles, to take a break and refuel if needed.
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 104.7 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 46 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.7 miles or 2h 10m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Temple, 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 209.3 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 Martha Berry Highway for about 42.6 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 105.3 — 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:...
5
104.9 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
6
105.3 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.09 one way
$62.18 round trip
$3.77/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$35.05
$70.11
premium
$4.68
$38.59
$77.18
diesel
$5.75
$47.39
$94.78
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: 73.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.8
0
$21.98
$10.05
Efficient EV
52.3
0
$18.31
$8.37
EV Truck/SUV
83.7
1
$29.30
$13.40
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Minnesota, GA
Morning
in Minnesota on Saturday
Local time
9:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
W 0 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:49PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Temple, GA
Morning
in Temple on Saturday
Local time
9:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 5 to 10 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:49PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
50°F
Hamilton, GA
105 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
5 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
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 57.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 4h 22m drive includes 51% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on Martha Berry Highway measuring 42.6 miles. You'll transition from more continuous highway travel to surface roads as you progress. Expect to notice more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds once you move off the main highway segments. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.6 mi on Martha Berry Highway.
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 early in the drive near CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road.
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 14 significant decision points across 209.3 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: 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,168 ft226 ft
Total Climb
1,295 ft
Total Descent
513 ft
Highest Point
1,168 ft
~209.3 mi in
Elevation Range
942 ft
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 Temple, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 209.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.6 miles on Martha Berry Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Temple, 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. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Temple, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
