How far is Babbitt, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Babbitt, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.86 mi
03h 55m
Flight
199.84 mi
321.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.84 mi
Kilometers
321.61 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.86 mi
Kilometers
392.46 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 7:32 PM CDT
Return by in Babbitt
Mon, May 4, 11:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babbitt
2026-05-04T15:37
Arrive Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 7:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Babbitt
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moose Lake
MN

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Babbitt
120.5 mi
01h 57m
To Plymouth
123.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Babbitt and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on South Drive

    1666 ft · 48 sec · South Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Babbitt Road

    2057 ft · 1 min · Babbitt Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 70

    840 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 70

  4. 4

    Continue on Ely-Babbitt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ely-Babbitt Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 21

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Highway 21

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway 21

    2328 ft · 54 sec · County Highway 21

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · Highway 21

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 169

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 169

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 53 South: Virginia

    3038 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US 53 South: Virginia

    1664 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    37.3 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

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

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

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

    4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 45%
Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
66.7 mi · 27%
Highway 21
24.5 mi · 10%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 6%
State Highway 169
6.05 mi · 2%
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
199.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moose Lake
01h 57m from Babbitt
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Babbitt and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Babbitt to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moose Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Babbitt and 123.3 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.69 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Babbitt and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Moose Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moose Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moose Lake.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

60 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

66 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babbitt and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 199.84 mi (321.61 km).

Babbitt

#1 Babbitt

City in St.

Population1,471
Coordinates47.7085300, -91.9446000
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: South Drive (-91.944607, 47.708523)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.57 L · about $30.69
Round trip
$61.39
17.2 gal · 65.14 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $30.69 $61.39
Mid-grade $3.92 $33.72 $67.44
Premium $4.39 $37.77 $75.54
Diesel $4.86 $41.83 $83.66

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Babbitt and Plymouth. The current time is 15:37:08.

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.