Origin
Plymouth, MN
Late night in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MN to Oak Grove, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
29 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 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MN
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Oak Grove, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Plymouth, MN to Oak Grove, MN is 29 miles and takes about 47 minutes via US 169, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within the Midwest region, specifically in Minnesota. It's the kind of drive that's easy to fit into a busy schedule, perfect for a quick move or a day trip without feeling rushed. Expect a mixed driving experience that’s mostly efficient, getting you to your destination without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Round Lake Boulevard Northwest | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| I 494 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Lake George Boulevard Northwest | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| I 94 | 2 mi | 2m |
| MN 47 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 201st Avenue Northwest | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Xavis Street Northwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 8.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MN and Oak Grove, MN.
1
Start on MN 55
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
MN 55
2
Take the exit
186 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 494 North
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 494 North
4
Merge onto I 494
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 94; I 694
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 29B
Toward US 169 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 169
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto MN 47
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 47
Toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CR 9
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on CR 9
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake George Boulevard Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn right onto 201st Avenue Northwest
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
201st Avenue Northwest
14
Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Xavis Street Northwest
15
Turn right
135 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.1 — 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
Take the exit toward I 494 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 494 North
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 East, I 694 East
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 29B
Toward US 169 North
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
MN 47
Take the exit onto MN 47 toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
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.
Toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.32 one way
$8.63 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 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 | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
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
Oak Grove, MN
Late night in Oak Grove on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 169, Round Lake Boulevard Northwest, and I 494. The longest uninterrupted segment is 8.8 miles along US 169, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. As you progress, the drive transitions between faster highway speeds and potentially more local road conditions, so be prepared for shifts in traffic and speed limits.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 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 47m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on US 169. 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 Oak Grove, 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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 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 Oak Grove, 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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