How far is Clinton, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Clinton, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Plymouth.
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Start on Main Street
10 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
11.2 mi · 17 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left
41.3 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto Church Street
552 ft · 7 sec · Church Street
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Continue on 14th Street South
1225 ft · 20 sec · 14th Street South
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
113 m · 16 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto 13th Street North
35.8 mi · 47 min · 13th Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left
39.8 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit right toward Interstate 94 East
2035 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1335 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
2341 ft · 48 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 Clinton 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.
Interstate 94 East
Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Clinton and 87.8 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near New London
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 New London.
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Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 148.18 mi (238.48 km).
#1 Clinton
City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 45.4602400, -96.4336700 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
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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