Origin
Woodland, MN
Late night in Woodland on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodland, MN to Plymouth, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland, MN
Tom Fisk
Plymouth, MN
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Trip Overview
Woodland to Plymouth is 6.5 miles and takes about 11 minutes via Gleason Lake Drive/Bushaway Road/I-494, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip within the Midwest region, specifically connecting two points in Minnesota. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly local roads with a brief stint on the interstate. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick errand or connecting between nearby destinations without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gleason Lake Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Bushaway Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 494 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| MN 55 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 101 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Carlson Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gleason Lake Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maple Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gleason Lake Drive
— 1.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on Maple Hill Road
512 ft
·
27 sec
·
Maple Hill Road
2
Turn left onto CR 101
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
County Road 101
3
Continue on CR 101
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bushaway Road
4
Continue on Gleason Lake Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Gleason Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on CR 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gleason Lake Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto Gleason Lake Drive
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Gleason Lake Drive
7
Continue on Gleason Lake Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gleason Lake Drive
8
Turn left onto Carlson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Carlson Parkway
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 494
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto MN 55
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MN 55
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on MN 55
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55
14
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 101 / County Road 101
Turn left onto CR 101 / County Road 101
Navigation decision point
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 494 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 494 North
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 494
Merge onto I 494
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward MN 55
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MN 55
Turn right onto MN 55
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.97 one way
$1.93 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
11m 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 driving experience, with about 32% of the journey on the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.6 miles along Gleason Lake Drive. You'll transition from local roads like Gleason Lake Drive and Bushaway Road onto I-494 for a portion of the trip before returning to local streets. This blend means you'll experience both faster highway speeds and the stop-and-go nature of arterial roads, requiring a bit of adaptation as you navigate the changes.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.6 mi on Gleason Lake Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 101 / County Road 101.
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 11m 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 0.1 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 11m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.6 miles on Gleason Lake Drive. 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 0.1 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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