Origin
Vermillion, MN
Late night in Vermillion on Friday
Local time
2:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vermillion, 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
54m
Distance
42.6 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermillion, MN
Veronika Andrews
Plymouth, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Vermillion, MN to Plymouth, MN is 42.6 miles and takes about 54 minutes via MN 55 and US 169, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, moving you across the Midwest region. You'll find the drive is a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it a straightforward commute or short hop. With only one day recommended, this route is ideal for a quick transfer between locations without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 55 | 16.7 mi | 22m |
| Coates Boulevard | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| US 169 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Crosstown Highway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| 190th Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 55
— 16.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermillion, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on CR 62
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street West
2
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 62
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street West
3
Continue on CR 62
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
190th Street East
4
Turn right onto US 52
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Coates Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55
13 mi
·
17 min
·
MN 55
Exit 121
Toward MN 55 West: Minneapolis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 62
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Toward I 35W South, MN 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 169
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward MN 55 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto MN 55
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 55
11
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Vermillion, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 62 / Main Street West
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 62 / Main Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MN 55
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55 toward MN 55 West: Minneapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 121
Toward MN 55 West: Minneapolis
8
26.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
MN 62 / Crosstown Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 62 / Crosstown Highway toward I 35W South, MN 62
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W South, MN 62
7
32.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
6
39 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MN 55 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward MN 55 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.49 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| premium | $4.85 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
2:32 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
15 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
54m 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 covers 42.6 miles with 54% on highways. You'll encounter a mixed highway and surface road profile. The longest stretch of continuous highway driving is 16.7 miles on MN 55. Expect to transition from highway speeds to surface roads as you approach your destination, likely noticing increased traffic and more frequent intersections.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on MN 55.
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 0.1 miles in near CR 62 / Main Street West.
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 8 decision points packed into just 42.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 62 / Main Street West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.9 miles (MN 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles (MN 62 / Crosstown Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
978 ft
700 ft
Total Climb
468 ft
Total Descent
335 ft
Highest Point
978 ft
~42.6 mi in
Elevation Range
279 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Vermillion, MN
Full guide →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 54m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on MN 55. 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 0.1 miles (CR 62 / Main Street West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.9 miles (MN 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles (MN 62 / Crosstown Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Plymouth, MN
Explore more options from Vermillion, MN or browse trips ending in Plymouth, MN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MN road trips.