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Trip from Minnesota, GA to Union Point, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 3m

Distance

186 mi

299 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 50m ★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m

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

Jesse Yuqui

Downtown Union Point, GA, GA

Union Point, GA

Sebastián Casimiro

Trip Overview

Spanning 186 miles, this journey from Minnesota to Union Point, Georgia, is best approached as a focused one-day excursion. You should budget approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes of total driving time, making it a manageable trek for those who prefer to reach their destination without an overnight stay. Since the route avoids major interstates entirely, you will be navigating local passages like Funston Doerun Road, East Pine Street, and South Main Street. Expect to spend roughly $30 on fuel to complete the trip. Because both locations are situated within the Southeast region, the climate and general terrain remain consistent throughout your journey. It is a straightforward, practical route for anyone looking to traverse this specific stretch of Georgia.

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

93 miles from Minnesota, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 57.1 mi 1h 1m
Cordele Road 26.4 mi 36m
Eatonton Highway 21.3 mi 29m
GA 44 18.7 mi 27m
Gray Highway 11.1 mi 14m
GA 112 9.8 mi 13m
Fall Line Freeway 9.4 mi 11m
GA 133 8.8 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 57.1 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Union Point, 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 North Use 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: Macon Use 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 right at fork onto I 75; GA 540

7.6 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit onto GA 540

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49 Use the left lane.
18

At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540

0.3 mi · 40 sec · North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49

11 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22

5.1 mi · 6 min · Gray Bypass
Use the left lane.
21

Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 44

333 ft · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway
22

Continue on US 129; GA 44

21 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
23

Continue on US 129; GA 44

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Gray Highway
24

Continue on US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
25

Continue on US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Jefferson Avenue
26

Turn right onto GA 16; GA 44

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sumter Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Turn left onto GA 44

19 mi · 27 min · GA 44
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Continue on GA 44

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
29

Turn right onto US 278; GA 12; GA 15; GA 44

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Continue on US 278; GA 12; GA 44

5.1 mi · 7 min · Union Point Highway
31

Turn left onto Scott Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Scott Street
32

Turn left onto Carlton Avenue

319 ft · 13 sec · Carlton Avenue
33

Arrive at destination

Carlton Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this 4-hour and 3-minute drive is a non-highway route, you should plan for plenty of time to navigate the local turns. We recommend budgeting for one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and ensure you stay refreshed throughout the trip. Because you are relying on local roads like South Main Street and East Pine Street, keep an eye on your navigation closely to avoid missing any turns. Fill your tank before heading out to keep your $30 fuel budget on track, as local roads can sometimes have fewer service station options than major highways. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so leave early in the day to ensure you arrive in Union Point well before sunset.

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 93 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 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 41 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 93 miles or 1h 54m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union Point, 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 186 miles and 4h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 57.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Macon, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macon, GA

93 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.

Popular next leg

Macon, GA to Union Point, GA

70.1 mi · 1h 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Ashburn, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ohio, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cordele, Georgia

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 53.2

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12295134414

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Ellianos Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cordele, Georgia

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 53.2

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12295134644

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 53.2

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12295134414

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 53.2

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12295134644

Visit website

Between Friends Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93

Warner Robins, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14789516172

Visit website

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 119.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Tubman Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 119.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14787438544

Visit website

Ocmulgee National Monument Visitors Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 119.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Cannonball House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 119.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+14787455982

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 47.6 and 116.5 — 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 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
7
114.7 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Savannah
8
115.4 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
7
116.5 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540 / North Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540 / North Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.09 one way

$58.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $31.80 $63.61
premium $4.70 $34.42 $68.85
diesel $5.61 $41.07 $82.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.8 0 $19.53 $8.93
Efficient EV 46.5 0 $16.28 $7.44
EV Truck/SUV 74.4 0 $26.04 $11.90

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Union Point, GA

Late night in Union Point on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

6 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 3m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy, local experience behind the wheel, as this 186-mile route features zero highway driving. You will spend your time navigating a series of local roads that demand your full attention compared to a standard interstate cruise. Because the route relies on local streets rather than high-speed corridors, your pace will be dictated by the winding nature of the path. The drive maintains a consistent, technical feel from start to finish, requiring you to stay alert through every intersection and turn. Without the monotony of long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the journey offers a more engaged, hands-on driving dynamic.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.1 mi on I 75.

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 around 47.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 186 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 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

673 ft 313 ft

Total Climb

770 ft

Total Descent

483 ft

Highest Point

673 ft

~186 mi in

Elevation Range

360 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 Union Point, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.

Savannah

107 mi in | ~2h 9m | via I 75; GA 540

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 186 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.1 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 Union Point, 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 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Union Point, 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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