Origin
Avon, MN
Late night in Avon on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, MN to Plymouth, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, MN
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Plymouth, MN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Avon to Plymouth covers 70.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. This straightforward journey within the Midwest is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. You will navigate via Stratford Street West, Avon Avenue South, and I-94 E to complete the trip. Because the drive is relatively short and direct, it offers a reliable connection between these two Minnesota locations without requiring multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-94 E | 63.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| I 494 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| MN 55 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Avon Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Stratford Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-94 E
— 63.5 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Stratford Street West
192 ft
·
10 sec
·
Stratford Street West
3
Turn right onto CR 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Avenue South
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge onto I 94
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I-94 E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 494
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto MN 55
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MN 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on MN 55
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55
11
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Avon, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I-94 E if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.5 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Stratford Street West
Turn right onto Stratford Street West
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 9 / Avon Avenue South
Turn right onto CR 9 / Avon Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 94 / I-94 E
Merge onto I 94 / I-94 E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
7
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward MN 55
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.55 one way
$21.10 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Plymouth, MN
Late night in Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Annandale, MN
35 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
2 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
1h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that transitions into a more direct highway experience. You will spend your time navigating local streets before merging onto I-94 E for the bulk of the 70.9-mile transit. Since the route is comprised entirely of local roads and interstate segments, you should be prepared for varying traffic patterns and frequent adjustments in speed. The personality of this drive is defined by its practical efficiency rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. Staying alert for turns early in the trip is essential before you settle into the main interstate portion of your journey.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.5 mi on I-94 E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-94 E and I 494. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stratford Street West.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Avon, MN to Plymouth, MN is easy. At 1h 19m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stratford Street West): Navigation decision point; near the start (CR 9 / Avon Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 94 / I-94 E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 19m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.5 miles on I-94 E. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stratford Street West): Navigation decision point; near the start (CR 9 / Avon Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 94 / I-94 E): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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