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Trip from Kingston, 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

1h 13m

Distance

50.5 mi

81 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Kingston, MN, MN

Kingston, MN

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Plymouth, MN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Kingston to Plymouth, you can expect a straightforward 50.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel, keeping the trip very affordable. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between them feels familiar and consistent. Choosing this path provides a reliable, no-nonsense connection between these two Minnesota locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MN 55 34.2 mi 50m
County Road 37 Northwest 12.1 mi 16m
County Road 27 3.2 mi 4m
County Highway 2 1 mi 1m
722nd Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MN 55 — 34.2 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, MN and Plymouth, MN.

1

Start on 722nd Avenue

95 ft · 4 sec · 722nd Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 27

3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 27
3

Continue on CR 37

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Road 37 Northwest
4

Turn left onto County Highway 2

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Highway 2
5

Continue on CR 37

11 mi · 15 min · County Road 37 Northwest
6

Turn right onto MN 55

10 mi · 14 min · MN 55
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Continue on MN 55

24 mi · 34 min · MN 55
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on MN 55

0.3 mi · 41 sec · MN 55
9

Arrive at destination

MN 55

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Montrose, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montrose, MN

25 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

Annandale, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montrose, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Kingston, 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

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 27 / County Road 27

Turn right onto CR 27 / County Road 27

Navigation decision point

4
3.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | County Highway 2

Turn left onto County Highway 2

Navigation decision point

5
16.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | MN 55

Turn right onto MN 55

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.52 one way

$15.03 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $8.10 $16.20
premium $4.53 $9.01 $18.02
diesel $5.61 $11.15 $22.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 15.1 0 $5.30 $2.42
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.07 $3.23

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Kingston, MN

Afternoon in Kingston on Sunday

Local time

2:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NW 5 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:10AM CDT until April 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:10AM CDT until April 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Plymouth, MN

Afternoon in Plymouth on Sunday

Local time

2:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

WNW 5 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:10AM CDT until April 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:10AM CDT until April 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

68°F

Montrose, MN

25 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

3 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 13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This highway-focused drive relies heavily on MN 55, which accounts for the majority of the journey. You will spend roughly 70% of your time on highways, including significant stretches on County Road 37 Northwest and County Road 27. The most substantial portion of your travel happens on MN 55, where you will navigate a 34.2-mile stretch of uninterrupted road. Expect a blend of fast-moving highway miles that eventually transition into the more localized road network as you approach your destination in Plymouth.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on MN 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 55 and County Road 37 Northwest. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 27 / County Road 27.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kingston, MN to Plymouth, MN is easy. At 1h 13m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 27 / County Road 27): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (County Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (MN 55): 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 1h 13m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.2 miles on MN 55. 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 (CR 27 / County Road 27): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (County Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (MN 55): 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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