How far is Arden Hills, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Arden Hills, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.14 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.85 mi
23.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.85 mi
Kilometers
23.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.14 mi
Kilometers
35.63 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Arden Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arden Hills
2026-04-19T00:12
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arden Hills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brooklyn Center
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Arden Hills
9.4 mi
00h 11m
To Plymouth
12.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arden Hills and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arden Hills and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on West County Road E

    104 m · 16 sec · West County Road E

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward MN 51 North

    722 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Hamline Avenue North

    1.4 km · 1 min · Hamline Avenue North

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    1254 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 42nd Avenue North

    4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arden Hills and Plymouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
6.96 mi · 31%
42nd Avenue North
4.77 mi · 22%
MN 100
3.89 mi · 18%
Northwest Boulevard
1.57 mi · 7%
Hamline Avenue North
0.84 mi · 4%
CR 9
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Merge slight left

6.72 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn Center
00h 11m from Arden Hills
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arden Hills and Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arden Hills to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brooklyn Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Arden Hills and 12.8 miles from Plymouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arden Hills and Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brooklyn Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn Center.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

84 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arden Hills and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 14.85 mi (23.9 km).

Arden Hills

#1 Arden Hills

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

Population10,196
Coordinates45.0502400, -93.1566100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: West County Road E (-93.15661, 45.050203)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.57
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.78 $5.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.39 $3.43 $6.85
Diesel $4.86 $3.79 $7.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arden Hills and Plymouth. The current time is 00:12:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.