Origin
Plymouth, MN
Morning in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MN to Shakopee, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Shakopee, MN
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Trip Overview
This short, 21.6-mile drive from Plymouth to Shakopee, Minnesota, will take about 31 minutes to complete. It's designed as a single-day trip, so no overnight stays are required. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with a minimal highway share, making it a more hands-on driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its brief duration and local road focus, this route is ideal for a quick excursion within the Midwest region of Minnesota.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| US 212 | 6 mi | 7m |
| Bluff Creek Drive | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| CR 101 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Powers Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pioneer Trail | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Flying Cloud Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 9.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MN and Shakopee, 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
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 11C
Toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 212; MN 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 212; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 212
Use the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward CR 17: Powers Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Powers Boulevard
9
At end of road, turn right onto CR 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pioneer Trail
10
Turn left onto Bluff Creek Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bluff Creek Drive
11
Enter roundabout onto Flying Cloud Drive
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
Flying Cloud Drive
12
Continue on Flying Cloud Drive
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Flying Cloud Drive
13
Turn slight right onto CR 101
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 101
14
Turn right onto US 169 BUS; CR 69
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
1st Avenue East
15
Continue on US 169 BUS; CR 69
292 ft
·
17 sec
·
1st Avenue East
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Holmes Street South
348 ft
·
16 sec
·
Holmes Street South
17
Turn right
71 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.7 — 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.
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
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 11C
Toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 212
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward CR 17: Powers Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 17: Powers Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.43 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Shakopee, MN
Morning in Shakopee on Sunday
Local time
6:52 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 21.6-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed cruising. Instead, this route is characterized by frequent turns and navigating through local communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests a need for constant attention to navigation and road conditions. This type of drive requires active engagement from the driver, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape as you make your way through the area.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and US 212. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
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 12 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 31m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 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 Shakopee, 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 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shakopee, 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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