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Trip from Springfield, GA to Minnesota, 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 22m

Distance

222.1 mi

357 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 10m ★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Springfield, GA, GA

Springfield, GA

Kelly

Downtown Minnesota, GA, GA

Minnesota, GA

Jesse Yuqui

Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 222.1 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Fall Line Freeway, GA 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

111.1 miles from Springfield, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 64.8 mi 1h 11m
Fall Line Freeway 56.9 mi 1h
GA 33 27.8 mi 38m
Larry Justice Highway 16.1 mi 17m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway 10.3 mi 11m
South Isabella Street 9.8 mi 13m
GA 133 8.8 mi 10m
Horace E Tate Freeway 7.3 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 64.8 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, GA and Minnesota, GA.

1

Start on Caliber Court

414 ft · 21 sec · Caliber Court
2

Turn right onto Springfield Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Springfield Drive
3

Turn right onto GA 92

1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 92
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlanta Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 575; GA 5

7.1 mi · 7 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Merge onto I 75; GA 5

10 mi · 11 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 75

7.3 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 75; I 85

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

57 mi · 1 hr · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 99 Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto GA 300

1.3 mi · 1 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
16

Keep slight left at fork

73 ft · 2 sec
Toward US 41 South: Tifton
17

Turn left onto US 41; GA 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 41; GA 7
18

Turn straight onto GA 33

26 mi · 36 min · GA 33
19

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 33

1.4 mi · 2 min · GA 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto East Pine Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East Pine Street
21

Turn left onto GA 112

9.8 mi · 13 min · South Isabella Street
22

Turn slight left

129 ft · 4 sec
23

Turn left

118 ft · 3 sec
24

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133

8.4 mi · 9 min · GA 133
25

Continue on GA 133

0.5 mi · 32 sec · GA 133
26

Turn right onto CR 494

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road
27

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

26 ft · 1 sec · South Fain Street
28

Arrive at destination

South Fain Street

Trip Plan

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 111.1 miles from Springfield, GA, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.1 miles or 2h 9m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnesota, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springfield, 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 Springfield, GA

This is one driving day of about 222.1 miles and 4h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Springfield, 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 64.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, GA

111 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.

Pacing Suggestions

College Park, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macon, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.1 miles from Springfield, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 174.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlanta

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlan...
6
34.6 mi into trip | ~44m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
99.4 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
8
172.4 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in

Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

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 99 Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
6
174.3 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 South: Tifton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 41 South: Tifton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.73 one way

$69.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $37.98 $75.95
premium $4.70 $41.11 $82.21
diesel $5.61 $49.04 $98.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.6 0 $23.32 $10.66
Efficient EV 55.5 0 $19.43 $8.88
EV Truck/SUV 88.8 1 $31.09 $14.21

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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Springfield, GA

Evening in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

7:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Sunny

N 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Minnesota, GA

Evening in Minnesota on Sunday

Local time

7:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Sunny

N 15 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

49°F

Jackson, GA

111 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

6 degrees warmer 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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 30.6
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~21 min detour Free near mile 114.9
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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,...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour $5 near mile 15.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

222.1 mi in 4h 22m, mostly highway — 64.8 mi of that is on I 75.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.8 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Fall Line Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 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 18 significant decision points across 222.1 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.4 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Springfield, GA and Minnesota, GA, road signs point toward Albany and Tifton.

Albany

172.4 mi in | ~3h 14m

Tifton

174.1 mi in | ~3h 17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 222.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 64.8 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 Minnesota, 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.4 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Minnesota, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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