Origin
Cambridge, MN
Morning in Cambridge on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, 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 5m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MN
Tom Fisk
Plymouth, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 51.9-mile drive from Cambridge to Plymouth, Minnesota, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway and MN 65, with a significant portion on MN-610, making for a largely highway experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8, which is quite economical. Given its relatively short distance and efficient route, this drive is ideal for a quick transition between locations within the Midwest region of Minnesota, offering a practical and budget-friendly option for your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| MN 65 | 12 mi | 15m |
| MN-610 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| I 494 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| US 169 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| I 94 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 10 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| MN 55 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
— 18.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on MN 95
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue West
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
3
Merge onto MN 65
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 65
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 10 West
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 10
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 10
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
MN-610
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5A
Toward US 169 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 169
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 94; I 694
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on I 494
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto MN 55
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MN 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on MN 55
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55
17
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Cambridge, 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
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 50.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
MN 65
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 10 West
6
32.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
MN 610 / MN-610
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610 / MN-610
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
39.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 169 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 5A
Toward US 169 South
7
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
$7.72 one way
$15.45 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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 5m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 60% of the journey utilizing highway speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.2 miles along the Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway. While much of the drive offers a smooth, relatively fast pace, you'll experience transitions as you move between different main roads like MN 65 and MN-610. This blend means you'll get a taste of both open highway cruising and potentially some more varied road conditions as you approach your destination in Plymouth.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in near MN 65.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 19.2 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 5m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Plymouth, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 19.2 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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