Origin
Nowthen, MN
Morning in Nowthen on Sunday
Local time
9:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nowthen, 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
38m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nowthen, MN
Tom Fisk
Plymouth, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 28.6-mile trip from Nowthen, MN to Plymouth, MN is designed for a single day, taking approximately 33 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Viking Boulevard Northwest, Twin Lakes Road Northwest, and Line Avenue Northwest, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, making it an economical option. Given its short duration and local road focus, this route is best suited for a straightforward drive rather than an overnight adventure. It's a convenient way to travel within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| MN 101 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| I 494 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Viking Boulevard Northwest | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Twin Lakes Road Northwest | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| MN 55 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 169 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Line Avenue Northwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 8.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowthen, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on CR 5
19 ft
·
2 sec
·
Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
2
Turn right onto CR 22
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Viking Boulevard Northwest
3
Enter roundabout onto CR 13
197 ft
·
4 sec
·
Twin Lakes Road Northwest
4
Continue on CR 13
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Twin Lakes Road Northwest
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 13
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Twin Lakes Road Northwest
6
Continue on CR 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Twin Lakes Road Northwest
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 13
179 ft
·
3 sec
·
Twin Lakes Road Northwest
8
Continue on CR 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Twin Lakes Road Northwest
9
Enter roundabout onto Line Avenue Northwest
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
Line Avenue Northwest
10
Continue on Line Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Line Avenue Northwest
11
Turn right onto Main Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 169
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
US Highway 169
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 169
383 ft
·
4 sec
·
POW/MIA Memorial Highway
15
Continue on MN 101
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
MN 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
17
Merge onto I 94
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 494
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto MN 55
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MN 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on MN 55
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55
23
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 13 / Twin Lakes Road Northwest
Enter roundabout onto CR 13 / Twin Lakes Road Northwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 13 / Twin Lakes Road Northwest
Enter roundabout onto CR 13 / Twin Lakes Road Northwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
22 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
27.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
$4.26 one way
$8.51 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
9:20 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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 'turn-heavy' local drive for this 33-minute journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be constantly engaged with directional changes on roads like Viking Boulevard Northwest and Twin Lakes Road Northwest. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and course. This type of driving profile offers a more hands-on experience behind the wheel, requiring your constant attention as you navigate through various local thoroughfares.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and MN 101. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near CR 13 / Twin Lakes Road Northwest.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (CR 13 / Twin Lakes Road Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles (CR 13 / Twin Lakes Road Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nowthen, MN to Plymouth, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.
Saint Paul
13 mi in
|
~19m
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 38m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on I 94. 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 2.5 miles (CR 13 / Twin Lakes Road Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles (CR 13 / Twin Lakes Road Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.3 miles: 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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