Plymouth, MN Road Trips
With 8 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Plymouth, MN works well as a launching point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 112-mile quick runs to 285-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Plymouth, MN head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
13
Longest Drive
302.2 mi
International Falls, MN
Quickest Drive
2h 20m
Stewartville, 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.
Continue From Plymouth, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Plymouth, MN
Plymouth, MN to Thief River Falls, MN
Plymouth, MN to Bagley, MN
Plymouth, MN to Silver Bay, MN
Plymouth, MN to Arnold, MN
Plymouth, MN to Duluth, MN
Plymouth, MN to Esko, MN
Plymouth, MN to Barnum, MN
Plymouth, MN to Stewartville, MN
Driving from Plymouth, MN
Expect an average of 182 miles and about 3h 31m 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 285 miles (5h 30m), while the shortest is just 112 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Plymouth, MN include Thief River Falls, MN (285 mi, 5h 30m), Bagley, MN (231.8 mi, 4h 39m), Silver Bay, MN (218.3 mi, 4h 14m), 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 182-mile trip from Plymouth, MN, budget about $26 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Plymouth, MN and 5 routes heading into Plymouth, MN, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 112 to 285 miles.
The longest mapped route from Plymouth, MN covers 285 miles and takes approximately 5h 30m. Shorter options start at just 112 miles.
The average route from Plymouth, MN runs about 182 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 182-mile trip from Plymouth, MN costs roughly $26 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 Thief River Falls, MN, Bagley, MN, Silver Bay, 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.
Plymouth, MN at a Glance
Founded
1852
Elevation
971 ft
Area
35 mi²
Notable People from Plymouth, MN
A sampling of people born in Plymouth, MN.
Amy Klobuchar
1960
American lawyer and politician (born 1960)
Blake Wheeler
1986
American ice hockey player
Ariya Daivari
1989
American professional wrestler
Dani Cameranesi
1995
American ice hockey player
Michael McBroom
1991
American swimmer
Evan Kaufmann
1984
American-born German ice hockey player
Marion Barber III
1983–2022
American football player (1983–2022)
Heather Arseth
1993
American-Mauritian swimmer
Ben Blood
1989
American ice hockey player
City data from Wikidata (Q936753), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. 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.
Travel tips adapted from Plymouth (Minnesota) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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