How far is Canby, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Canby, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.51 mi
02h 50m
Flight
139.72 mi
224.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.72 mi
Kilometers
224.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.51 mi
Kilometers
258.32 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Tue, May 5, 1:00 AM CDT
Return by in Canby
Tue, May 5, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canby
2026-05-04T22:10
Arrive Plymouth
Tue, May 5, 1:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canby
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hector
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Canby
80.2 mi
01h 25m
To Plymouth
80.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
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 Canby and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Olaf Avenue North

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Saint Olaf Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 67

    18.5 mi · 28 min · Highway 67

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 67

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 67

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1632 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1436 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canby 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 67
114 mi · 71%
Highway 67
26.9 mi · 17%
I 494 North
10.4 mi · 6%
Saint Olaf Avenue North
7.39 mi · 5%
10th Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
MN 55
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 67

Continue straight

71.8 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
139.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hector
01h 25m from Canby
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Canby 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 Canby to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Hector is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Canby and 80.3 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Canby and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Hector

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canby and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 139.72 mi (224.85 km).

Canby

#1 Canby

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,645
Coordinates44.7088500, -96.2764300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Olaf Avenue North (-96.276306, 44.708766)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.44 L · about $20.20
Round trip
$40.40
11.32 gal · 42.88 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.20 $40.40
Mid-grade $3.92 $22.19 $44.39
Premium $4.39 $24.86 $49.72
Diesel $4.86 $27.53 $55.06

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Canby and Plymouth. The current time is 22:10:21.

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.