How far is Bemidji, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Bemidji, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 210.6 miles (339 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.3 miles (295 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
210.63 mi
03h 31m
Flight
183.29 mi
294.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.29 mi
Kilometers
294.97 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.63 mi
Kilometers
338.98 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sat, May 30, 12:30 PM CDT
Return by in Bemidji
Sat, May 30, 4:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bemidji
2026-05-30T08:58
Arrive Plymouth
Sat, May 30, 12:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bemidji
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
Cushing
MN

Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Bemidji
103.3 mi
01h 45m
To Plymouth
107.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest

    59 m · 11 sec · 6th Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bemidji Avenue North

    1534 ft · 43 sec · Bemidji Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Paul Bunyan Drive South

    118 m · 9 sec · Paul Bunyan Drive South

  5. 5

    Continue on Midway Drive South

    1.4 km · 2 min · Midway Drive South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Shevlin Avenue Southwest

    1309 ft · 57 sec · Shevlin Avenue Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  23. 23

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 16%
State 64
28.6 mi · 14%
State Highway 210
26.4 mi · 13%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 10%
Shevlin Avenue Southwest
7.42 mi · 4%
I 494 South
5.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
183.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
01h 45m from Bemidji
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bemidji and Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.6 miles (339 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Bemidji and 107.2 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 183.3 miles (295 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.52 one way or $53.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cushing, 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 Cushing.

RAIL

Staples

29 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bemidji and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 183.29 mi (294.97 km).

Bemidji

#1 Bemidji

City in and county seat of Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States

Population4,368
Coordinates47.4735600, -94.8802800
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.880449, 47.473559)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.14 L · about $26.52
Round trip
$53.04
14.86 gal · 56.28 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.52 $53.04
Mid-grade $3.92 $29.13 $58.27
Premium $4.39 $32.63 $65.27
Diesel $4.86 $36.14 $72.28

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bemidji and Plymouth. The current time is 08:58:49.

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.