How far is Buffalo, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Buffalo, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Plymouth.
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Start on 1st Avenue South
107 m · 15 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto 1st Street South
2251 ft · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Continue on 2nd Street South
1756 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street South
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Turn right onto Minnesota Highway 55
3176 ft · 59 sec · Minnesota Highway 55
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Continue straight
23.8 mi · 35 min
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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 Buffalo and Plymouth.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Minnesota Highway 55
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23.8 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Lake Sarah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Buffalo and 12.8 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Sarah
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 Lake Sarah.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 23.29 mi (37.48 km).
#1 Buffalo
City in Wright County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 1,898 |
| Coordinates | 45.1719100, -93.8746900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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