Origin
Champlin, MN
Late night in Champlin on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Champlin, MN to Plymouth, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Champlin, MN
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Plymouth, MN
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Trip Overview
Champlin, MN to Plymouth, MN is 16.3 miles and takes about 22 minutes via US 169, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip connecting two points within the Midwest region, both in Minnesota. The drive is primarily on major highways, making it a quick and efficient transit. Given its brevity, it’s ideal for a simple relocation or a quick errand, requiring no overnight stay. You’ll find it to be a straightforward journey with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| I 494 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| I 94 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| MN 55 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Richardson Avenue East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dayton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 7.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champlin, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on Richardson Avenue East
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Richardson Avenue East
2
Turn right onto CR 12
442 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dayton Road
3
Turn right onto US 169
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US 169
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 94; I 694
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left / straight 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.3 — 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
|
CR 12 / Dayton Road
Turn right onto CR 12 / Dayton Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 169
Turn right onto US 169
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 West
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 494 South
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$2.43 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
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
22m 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?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on US 169 and the interstates, experiencing consistent speeds and traffic flow. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 7.3 miles on US 169. Expect a straightforward driving experience, largely uninterrupted by slower local roads. This makes for a predictable and rapid transit between the two Minnesota locations.
92% 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: 7.3 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and I 494. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 12 / Dayton Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.3 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (CR 12 / Dayton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Caribou Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 1.8
Champlin, MN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 1.8
Champlin, MN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteHudy's Cafe & Li'l Bar
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 1.8
Champlin, MN
Visit websiteCafe Donuts & Kaleidoscoops
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 1.8
Champlin, MN
Visit websiteTruffles & Tortes
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Anoka
Hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-16:00
Visit websiteAvant Garden
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Anoka
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa,Su 08:00-17:00
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Champlin, MN
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Tu 10:00-21:00; We 10:00-20:00; Th-Su...
Visit websiteDQ Grill & Chill
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 14.5
Plymouth, MN
Cuisine: ice_cream;burger
Visit websiteDave & Buster's
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 9
Cuisine: american
Hours: Su-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Visit websiteFive Guys
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 14.5
Plymouth, MN
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 11:00-21:30
Visit websiteJamba
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 9
Maple Grove, MN
Cuisine: juice
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Visit websiteJimmy John's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 1.8
Champlin, MN
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteCedar Island Playfields
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 10.8
Maple Grove, MN
Doris A. Kemp Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Champlin, MN
Pumpkin Roundabout
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Shady Ridge
Picnic_site
Near the end, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 14.5
Ball field
Park
Near the start, short detour
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
Mount Olivet Chapel
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 14.5
Anoka Kindness Rock Garden
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Pixel Jared
Artwork
Early in the drive, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 5.4
King Memorial
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Angel of Hope
Monument
Around the midpoint, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 9
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 22m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on US 169. 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 0.1 miles (CR 12 / Dayton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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