Origin
Fridley, MN
Morning in Fridley on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fridley, 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
23m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
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.
Fridley, MN
Tom Fisk
Plymouth, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Fridley to Plymouth is 13.8 miles and takes about 23 minutes via 42nd Avenue North and MN 100, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip connecting two points within the Midwest region of Minnesota. Given its brief distance and duration, it's an ideal route for a quick commute or an easy addition to a longer travel plan. The drive is a mixed-use route, meaning you'll encounter both urban and suburban driving conditions. Since it's a same-day trip, you can easily plan your departure and arrival times with minimal logistical concerns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 42nd Avenue North | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| MN 100 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 694 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| University Avenue Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mississippi Street Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| MN 55 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
42nd Avenue North
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fridley, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on CR 6
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mississippi Street Northeast
2
Keep slight left at fork
49 ft
·
2 sec
3
Turn left
115 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn slight right onto CR 6
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mississippi Street Northeast
5
Turn left onto MN 47
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 694 West
7
Merge onto I 694
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MN 100
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 12A
Toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 9
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
42nd Avenue North
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto MN 55
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
MN 55
14
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 694
Merge onto I 694
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward MN 100
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
7
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 12A
Toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North
At end of road, turn left onto CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.11 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
9:18 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 34% of it on highways. You'll navigate through residential and commercial areas, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 4.8 miles on 42nd Avenue North. As you progress, the route transitions from potentially busier local streets to faster-moving highway sections like MN 100. Northwest Boulevard will then guide you to your destination. Expect a dynamic drive that requires attention to changing speed limits and traffic patterns.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on 42nd Avenue North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 23m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on 42nd Avenue North. 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 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 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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