How far is Cohasset, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Cohasset, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.53 mi
03h 00m
Flight
155.87 mi
250.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.87 mi
Kilometers
250.85 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.53 mi
Kilometers
280.88 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Tue, May 5, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Cohasset
Tue, May 5, 10:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cohasset
2026-05-05T04:39
Arrive Plymouth
Tue, May 5, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cohasset
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vineland
MN

Census-designated place in Minnesota, United States

From Cohasset
87.2 mi
01h 30m
To Plymouth
87.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    104 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto North Pokegama Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · North Pokegama Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    16.1 mi · 30 min · Voyageur Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    27 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Voyageur Highway

    33.8 mi · 42 min · Voyageur Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 2nd Street Northeast

    2754 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue North

    1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue North

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 169

    842 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 169

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 169

    54 m · 2 sec · US Highway 169

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 169

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 169

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 169

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  16. 16

    Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway

    117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cohasset 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
91 mi · 52%
Voyageur Highway
50 mi · 29%
I 94 East
8.96 mi · 5%
POW/MIA Memorial Highway
6.94 mi · 4%
I 494 South
5.59 mi · 3%
Central Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 169

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169

54.9 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineland
01h 30m from Cohasset
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cohasset 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 Cohasset to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Vineland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Cohasset and 87.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.99 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vineland

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

73 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

83 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cohasset and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 155.87 mi (250.85 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cohasset

Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,739
Coordinates47.2635600, -93.6202200
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Voyageur Highway (-93.620316, 47.263451)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.31 L · about $21.99
Round trip
$43.97
12.32 gal · 46.62 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.99 $43.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.15 $48.31
Premium $4.39 $27.05 $54.11
Diesel $4.86 $29.96 $59.92

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 Cohasset and Plymouth. The current time is 04:39:16.

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.