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Trip from Annandale, MN to Plymouth, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

57m

Distance

39.6 mi

64 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 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 Annandale, MN, MN

Annandale, MN

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city in Devon, England

Plymouth, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Annandale, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 39.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MN 55, Elm Street East, Minnesota Highway 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.1 miles on MN 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MN 55 24.1 mi 35m
Elm Street East 12.8 mi 17m
Minnesota Highway 55 2.6 mi 4m
Oak Avenue South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MN 55 — 24.1 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annandale, MN and Plymouth, MN.

1

Start on MN 24

389 ft · 17 sec · Oak Avenue South
2

Turn left onto MN 55

13 mi · 17 min · Elm Street East
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Continue on MN 55

2.6 mi · 4 min · Minnesota Highway 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Continue on MN 55

24 mi · 34 min · MN 55
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on MN 55

0.3 mi · 41 sec · MN 55
6

Arrive at destination

MN 55

Where to Stop

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

city in Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delano, MN

20 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

Maple Grove, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delano, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Annandale, MN, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 0.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 55 / Elm Street East

Turn left onto MN 55 / Elm Street East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.27 one way

$12.54 round trip

$4.02/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.28 $6.68 $13.35
premium $4.85 $7.56 $15.12
diesel $5.60 $8.73 $17.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.9 0 $4.16 $1.90
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.54 $2.53

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 Sep 7, 2026

Origin

Annandale, MN

Late night in Annandale on Tuesday

Local time

3:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSE 0 to 5 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued September 6 at 10:21PM CDT until September 7 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued September 6 at 10:21PM CDT until September 7 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Plymouth, MN

Late night in Plymouth on Tuesday

Local time

3:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued September 6 at 10:21PM CDT until September 7 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued September 6 at 10:21PM CDT until September 7 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

68°F

Delano, MN

20 mi in

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

1 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

57m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

39.6 mi in 57m, mostly highway — 24.1 mi of that is on MN 55.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 mi on MN 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 55 and Elm Street East. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MN 55 / Elm Street East.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Annandale, MN to Plymouth, MN is easy. At 57m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 55 / Elm Street East): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,068 ft 960 ft

Total Climb

87 ft

Total Descent

177 ft

Highest Point

1,068 ft

Elevation Range

108 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Annandale, MN

Full guide →

Arriving in Plymouth, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1852

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.1 miles on MN 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 55 / Elm Street East): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plymouth, MN before heading back.

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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