Origin
Bemidji, MN
Evening in Bemidji on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bemidji, MN to Plymouth, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
206.8 mi
333 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bemidji, MN
Tom Fisk
Plymouth, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 206.8-mile drive from Bemidji, MN to Plymouth, MN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey best suited for a single day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 14 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest, with 81% of the route being highway driving. With a projected fuel cost of around $31, this route offers an economical option for traversing the Midwest. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive. Given the relatively short duration, it's an accessible trip for most travelers.
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
103.4 miles from Bemidji, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 86 mi | 1h 39m |
| State Highway 64 Southwest | 33.7 mi | 42m |
| State 64 | 28.6 mi | 35m |
| I 94 | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| MN 197 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| US 71 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| I 494 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 200 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 86 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bemidji, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on this road
47 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
6th Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto MN 197
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bemidji Avenue North
4
Continue on MN 197
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
Paul Bunyan Drive South
5
Continue on MN 197
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Midway Drive South
6
Turn right onto Shevlin Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Shevlin Avenue Southwest
7
Turn right onto MN 197
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 197
8
Continue on US 71
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 71
9
Continue on MN 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
10
Turn right onto MN 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
11
At end of road, turn right onto MN 34; MN 64
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway Street East
12
Turn left onto MN 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
13
Continue on MN 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
14
Continue on MN 64; MN 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
15
Turn right onto MN 64
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
16
At end of road, turn right onto MN 210
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Highway 210
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 10
60 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 10
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 10
19
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
20
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
21
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
County Road 11
22
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 25
23
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pine Street
24
Turn left onto CR 75
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
25
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
26
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
27
Merge onto I 94
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 494
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn left onto MN 55
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MN 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
32
Continue on MN 55
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55
33
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 14-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Bemidji to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in Plymouth with ample time. Since it's a single-day trip covering 206.8 miles, you have flexibility with your stops; the data suggests one planned stop is sufficient. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 86 miles on US 10. Budget approximately $31 for fuel, which should cover the journey comfortably.
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 103.4 miles from Bemidji, MN, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86 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 45 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.4 miles or 2h 11m 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 Plymouth, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bemidji, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Bemidji, MN
This is one driving day of about 206.8 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Bemidji, MN.
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 US 10 for about 86 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.4 miles from Bemidji, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 205.8 — 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
|
MN 197 / Bemidji Avenue North
Turn right onto MN 197 / Bemidji Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
86.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
US 10
At end of road, turn left onto US 10
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
179.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
200.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m 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
205.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 12m 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
$30.78 one way
$61.55 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $33.16 | $66.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $36.90 | $73.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.66 | $91.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62 | 0 | $21.71 | $9.93 |
| Efficient EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.7 | 1 | $28.95 | $13.24 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Evening in Plymouth on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Little Falls, MN
103 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
11 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 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 206.8-mile journey, with 81% of the mileage dedicated to faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is an 86-mile segment on US 10, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the primary roads are US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest, the overall character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. You'll likely experience a consistent driving pace for the majority of the 4-hour and 14-minute trip.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 197 / Bemidji Avenue North.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 206.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 197 / Bemidji Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 86.7 miles (US 10): Lane positioning matters here; at 179.1 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Plymouth, MN
Full guide →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 4h 14m. Total distance: 206.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86 miles on US 10. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 197 / Bemidji Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 86.7 miles (US 10): Lane positioning matters here; at 179.1 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Plymouth, MN, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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