Minnesota, GA to Villa Rica, GA is 224.1 miles and takes about 4h 23m via I 75 and Ralph David Abernathy Freeway, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, traversing the Southeast region. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a single day of driving, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a visit to a nearby destination without requiring an overnight stay.
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
112 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
125.2 mi
2h 17m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
30.3 mi
34m
Cordele Road
26.4 mi
36m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
GA 112
9.8 mi
13m
GA 133
8.8 mi
10m
GA 300
1.6 mi
2m
South Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 125.2 mi, about 2h 17m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 123 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,342 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,272
Quietest
2 AM
~894 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Villa Rica, 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 left at fork onto I 75
19 mi·22 min·I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, BirminghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 247Toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy FreewayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 West: BirminghamUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 20
30 mi·34 min·Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 26Toward Liberty Road, Villa RicaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
196 ft·5 sec
Toward Villa Rica Historic DistrictUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto CR 245
417 ft·8 sec·Liberty Road
24
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·29 sec
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 78; GA 8
0.7 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 78; GA 8
0.5 mi·58 sec·East Montgomery Street
27
Turn right onto GA 61
222 ft·12 sec·North Carroll Road
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto Temple Street
335 ft·14 sec·Temple Street
29
Arrive at destination
Temple Street
Trip Plan
Consider leaving early in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential traffic, especially if you encounter denser urban areas. With a total drive time of just over 4 hours, this is easily a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll need about $35 for fuel, so ensure your tank is full before you depart or plan a quick stop. Keep an eye on your mileage, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 125 miles on I 75, so plan your restroom and refreshment breaks accordingly.
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 112 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.2 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 49 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 15m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Villa Rica, 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 224.1 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 125.2 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 107 and 222.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
8
172.4 mi into trip|~3h 20m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
8
191.1 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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 247
Toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, August...
8
222.2 mi into trip|~4h 19m in
Take the exit toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica
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 26
Toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica
8
222.5 mi into trip|~4h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Villa Rica Historic District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Villa Rica Historic District
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.64 one way
$71.29 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$38.86
$77.73
premium
$4.78
$42.16
$84.33
diesel
$5.35
$47.20
$94.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.53
$10.76
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.61
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.37
$14.34
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 May 31, 2026
Origin
Minnesota, GA
Afternoon
in Minnesota on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
WNW 5 to 10 mph60% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 12:25PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Villa Rica, GA
Afternoon
in Villa Rica on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Rain Showers Likely
E 5 to 10 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 12:25PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
66°F
Monticello, GA
112 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
7 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 23m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 193.2
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,...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
$5
near mile 193.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for 79% of this 224.1-mile trip. Expect a continuous stretch of 125.2 miles on I 75. The majority of your time will be spent on this high-speed interstate, which means you'll encounter a significant number of exits and merges as you travel. Surface roads will become more prominent after you leave the main interstate corridors.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Ralph David Abernathy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 107 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
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 21 significant decision points across 224.1 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 107 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,139 ft343 ft
Total Climb
867 ft
Total Descent
114 ft
Highest Point
1,139 ft
~224.1 mi in
Elevation Range
795 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Minnesota, GA and Villa Rica, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Augusta.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 224.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 28 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 Villa Rica, 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 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 107 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Villa Rica, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
