How far is Centerville, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Centerville, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.12 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.16 mi
35.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.16 mi
Kilometers
35.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.12 mi
Kilometers
56.52 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Tue, May 12, 6:56 PM CDT
Return by in Centerville
Tue, May 12, 7:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-05-12T18:19
Arrive Plymouth
Tue, May 12, 6:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Brighton
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Centerville
14.5 mi
00h 18m
To Plymouth
20.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sorel Street

    36 m · 11 sec · Sorel Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Birch Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    2810 ft · 52 sec · Birch Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hodgson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hodgson Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Drive Northeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lake Drive Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 15%
42nd Avenue North
4.77 mi · 14%
I 35W South
4.2 mi · 12%
MN 100
3.89 mi · 11%
Birch Street
3.56 mi · 10%
Lake Drive Northeast
2.88 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Merge slight left

4.89 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brighton
00h 18m from Centerville
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Centerville and 20.6 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Brighton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Brighton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

76 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.67 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,034
Coordinates45.1630200, -93.0557800
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Sorel Street (-93.05578, 45.163021)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.85
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.43 $8.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.39 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $4.86 $6.03 $12.06

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Plymouth. The current time is 18:19:26.

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.