How far is Blue Earth, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Blue Earth, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Earth and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Earth and Plymouth.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
46 m · 9 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairgrounds Road
1929 ft · 55 sec · Fairgrounds Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 169
89 m · 13 sec · US Highway 169
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
7.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 169
26.3 mi · 34 min · US Highway 169
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Take the ramp slight right
29.6 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Quaker Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40
3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East
2282 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1632 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
1436 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1610 ft · 42 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Earth and Plymouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 169
Take the ramp slight right
29.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Blue Earth and Chance Snow Showers near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Earth to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Blue Earth and 61.8 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Blue Earth and Chance Snow Showers near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Ottawa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ottawa.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Earth and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 100.11 mi (161.11 km).
#1 Blue Earth
City in Minnesota
| Population | 3,098 |
| Coordinates | 43.6374600, -94.1021800 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,635 |
| Coordinates | 45.0105200, -93.4555100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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