Plymouth, MN Road Trips

With 32 routes heading out and 51 heading in, Plymouth, MN works well as a launching point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 85 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Plymouth, MN spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

89

Longest Drive

302.2 mi

International Falls, MN

Quickest Drive

11m

Woodland, MN

Plan Around Plymouth, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Plymouth, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

International Falls, MN to Plymouth, MN 302.2 mi · 6h 2m Ely, MN to Plymouth, MN 251.7 mi · 5h 4m Mahnomen, MN to Plymouth, MN 226.7 mi · 4h 25m Grant, MN to Plymouth, MN 218.1 mi · 4h 19m

Continue From Plymouth, MN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Plymouth, MN to Ely, MN 254.5 mi · 5h 2m Plymouth, MN to Bagley, MN 231.8 mi · 4h 39m Plymouth, MN to Silver Bay, MN 218.3 mi · 4h 14m Plymouth, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 190 mi · 3h 41m

Trips from Plymouth, MN

Plymouth, MN to Ely, MN

254.5 mi 5h 2m

Plymouth, MN to Bagley, MN

231.8 mi 4h 39m

Plymouth, MN to Silver Bay, MN

218.3 mi 4h 14m

Plymouth, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN

190 mi 3h 41m

Plymouth, MN to Arnold, MN

171.3 mi 3h 16m

Plymouth, MN to Duluth, MN

163.2 mi 3h 1m

Plymouth, MN to Esko, MN

149.2 mi 2h 44m

Plymouth, MN to Cloquet, MN

146.2 mi 2h 42m

Plymouth, MN to Breezy Point, MN

137.4 mi 2h 47m

Plymouth, MN to Benson, MN

134.7 mi 2h 40m

Plymouth, MN to Sylvan, MN

121.8 mi 2h 25m

Plymouth, MN to Spicer, MN

102.9 mi 1h 58m

Plymouth, MN to Rochester, MN

100.6 mi 2h 8m

Plymouth, MN to Sauk Centre, MN

97 mi 1h 46m

Plymouth, MN to Avon, MN

70.2 mi 1h 18m

Plymouth, MN to Sunrise, MN

62.8 mi 1h 20m

Plymouth, MN to Braham, MN

62 mi 1h 17m

Plymouth, MN to Faribault, MN

58.3 mi 1h 10m

Driving from Plymouth, MN

Expect an average of 85 miles and about 1h 42m behind the wheel when leaving Plymouth, MN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 255 miles (5h 2m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Plymouth, MN include Ely, MN (254.5 mi, 5h 2m), Bagley, MN (231.8 mi, 4h 39m), Detroit Lakes, MN (190 mi, 3h 41m), Arnold, MN (171.3 mi, 3h 16m), and Duluth, MN (163.2 mi, 3h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 85-mile trip from Plymouth, MN, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 32 mapped routes leaving Plymouth, MN and 51 routes heading into Plymouth, MN, covering 83 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 255 miles.

The longest mapped route from Plymouth, MN covers 255 miles and takes approximately 5h 2m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Plymouth, MN runs about 85 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 85-mile trip from Plymouth, MN costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Plymouth, MN include Ely, MN, Bagley, MN, Detroit Lakes, MN and Arnold, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Plymouth, MN by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

79,526

Median Income

$133,865

Median Home Value

$474,700

Median Age

40.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Plymouth, MN

Plymouth is a city located in the heart of Minnesota. This city is a place that has a good solid community and friendly people. Plymouth has a lot to offer both its residents and its travelers. They are known for having affordable housing, low crime rates and most importantly an active outdoor culture. Plymouth was also Money Magazine's best place to live in 2008. If Plymouth was ranked as the number one place to live, it must be a really great place to travel to as well.

Something special in Plymouth that all travelers to the city should see is its open-air amphitheater. The Hilde Performance Center is located right in Plymouth and holds numerous summer concerts. This is definitely a fun and exciting place that all tourists should visit during the course of their trip. In February, Plymouth hosts its annual Fire and Ice Festival. Attendees can play mini-golf, basketball and go bowling, all right on the ice.

Plymouth has a lot to offer tourists when it comes to its parks and recreation. The city of Plymouth has the Recreation Division, the Park Maintenance Division, the Plymouth Creek Center and Field house, and the Plymouth Ice Center. The city has done a lot over the years to spruce up its recreation division. The Recreation Division offers many programs, classes and events for people of all ages. 1 Sky Zone Minneapolis. - located in Plymouth

There are a ton of restaurants and places to eat in Plymouth. There are full-service restaurants like Chili's and T.G.I Fridays. There are Chinese and Thai restaurants. Like most places, Plymouth has a plenty of fast-food restaurants to choose from as well.

There are a lot of hotels in Plymouth and all are reasonably priced. Some hotels are: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, the Country Inn and Suites, the Comfort Inn, and the Red Roof Inn and Suites.

The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport is only fifteen miles from Plymouth. There are numerous taxis in Plymouth taking travelers to and from their destinations. Automobiles are the most common type of transportation for travelers who are staying in the city and need to get around. Interstate 494 runs through the city and connects to Interstate 94 just north of Plymouth in the city of Maple Grove. U.S. Highway 169 runs along the eastern edge of town.

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