Origin
Oak Grove, MN
Late night in Oak Grove on Sunday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, 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
48m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Grove, MN
Tom Fisk
Plymouth, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Oak Grove to Plymouth is 29.2 miles and takes about 48m via South Ferry Street, Round Lake Boulevard Northwest, and I 494, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that combines city streets with interstate travel. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick commute or a simple hop between two points in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Given its brevity, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Ferry Street | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Round Lake Boulevard Northwest | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| I 494 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Lake George Boulevard Northwest | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| I 94 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 10 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 201st Avenue Northwest | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| MN 55 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Ferry Street
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Xavis Street Northwest
3
At end of road, turn right onto 201st Avenue Northwest
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
201st Avenue Northwest
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 9
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake George Boulevard Northwest
5
Continue on CR 9
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 10 West, MN 47 North
7
Merge onto US 10; MN 47
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 10; MN 47
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto MN 47
501 ft
·
12 sec
·
MN 47
Exit 224B
Toward US 169 South, MN 47 North: Ferry Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
307 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto US 169
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Ferry Street
11
Continue on US 169
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
South Ferry Street
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 94; I 694
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on I 494
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto MN 55
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MN 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on MN 55
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55
19
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
MN 47
Take the exit onto MN 47 toward US 169 South, MN 47 North: Ferry Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 224B
Toward US 169 South, MN 47 North: Ferry Street
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
20.4 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
22.5 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
28.2 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
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
Late night in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
5:09 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
2 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
48m 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 experience, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on local roads like South Ferry Street and Round Lake Boulevard Northwest, with the longest continuous segment being 8.1 miles on South Ferry Street. The route then transitions to the faster pace of I 494, offering a different driving feel before reaching your destination. The blend of surface streets and interstate means you'll experience varying traffic patterns and speed limits throughout the 29.2-mile trip.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on South Ferry Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 11.8 miles in near MN 47.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles (MN 47): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 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 48m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on South Ferry Street. 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 11.8 miles (MN 47): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 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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