Origin
Osseo, MN
Late night in Osseo on Friday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Osseo, MN to Plymouth, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Osseo, MN
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Plymouth, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Osseo, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 11.4 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 494, I 94, US 169 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on I 494. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| I 94 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 169 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| MN 55 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Road 81 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 85th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osseo, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
123 ft
·
7 sec
·
3rd Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn slight left onto CR 81
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
County Road 81
5
Continue on CR 81
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bottineau Boulevard
6
Turn left onto CR 109
410 ft
·
15 sec
·
85th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 169 South
8
Merge onto US 169
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 169
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 94; I 694
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on I 494
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto MN 55
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MN 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on MN 55
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55
16
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Street Northwest
At end of road, turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
10.4 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
$1.81 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| premium | $4.85 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Friday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
16m 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?
11.4 mi in 16m, mostly highway — 5.2 mi of that is on I 494.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street 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 10 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street Northwest): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
996 ft
890 ft
Total Climb
180 ft
Total Descent
92 ft
Highest Point
996 ft
~6.7 mi in
Elevation Range
106 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Osseo, MN
Full guide →Founded 1875
Arriving in Plymouth, MN
Full guide →Founded 1852
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 16m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on I 494. 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: near the start (3rd Street Northwest): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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