Origin
Plymouth, MN
Late night in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MN to Chanhassen, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Chanhassen, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Plymouth and Chanhassen, this 13.1-mile journey is an efficient way to navigate the Midwest. The trip typically takes about 19 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel should cover your needs for this short excursion. Since both cities are located within Minnesota, you will stay within the same regional landscape throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, highway-focused route that prioritizes speed and direct access over scenic detours, making it ideal if you need to reach your destination quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| MN 101 | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road 101 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West 78th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR 101 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MN 55 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MN and Chanhassen, MN.
1
Start on MN 55
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
MN 55
2
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 494
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16B
Toward MN 7 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto MN 7
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
6
Turn left onto CR 101
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 101
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
CR 101
8
Continue on MN 101
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 101
9
Turn right onto West 78th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West 78th Street
10
Arrive at destination
West 78th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left toward I 494 South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 494 South
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 494
Merge onto I 494
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward MN 7 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16B
Toward MN 7 West
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 101 / County Road 101
Turn left onto CR 101 / County Road 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 101
Turn right onto CR 101
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.90 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
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
Chanhassen, MN
Late night in Chanhassen on Sunday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
25 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
19m 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 drive defined by its highway-focused profile, as 78% of your journey takes place on high-speed roads. You will utilize a combination of I-494, Minnesota State Highway 7, and MN 101 to complete the connection. The longest uninterrupted stretch lasts for 5.4 miles while navigating I-494, which offers a consistent pace before transitioning to state-level roads. Because the route is compact, the transition between these different road types happens rapidly, moving you from major interstate traffic to highway driving with minimal transition time.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and Minnesota State Highway 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 19m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on I 494. 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: at 0.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 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 Chanhassen, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Chanhassen, MN
More trips to Chanhassen, MN
Explore more options from Plymouth, MN or browse trips ending in Chanhassen, MN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MN road trips.