How far is Cormorant, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Cormorant, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.1 mi
03h 12m
Flight
172.87 mi
278.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.87 mi
Kilometers
278.21 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.1 mi
Kilometers
325.25 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, May 14, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Cormorant
Thu, May 14, 4:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cormorant
2026-05-13T22:03
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, May 14, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cormorant
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
West Union
MN

Township in Todd County, Minnesota

From Cormorant
101.4 mi
01h 36m
To Plymouth
100.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 5

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 9

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 9

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Pelican Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pelican Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Shore Drive

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on 215th Avenue

    2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Lake Lizzie Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · East Lake Lizzie Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · South Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Prairie Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Prairie Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    51.6 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    114.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Prairie Avenue
169 mi · 84%
South Broadway
13.7 mi · 7%
I 494 South
5.59 mi · 3%
East Lake Lizzie Road
4.72 mi · 2%
South Shore Drive
2.51 mi · 1%
County Road 9
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Prairie Avenue

Continue straight

115 mi · 02h 03m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
01h 36m from Cormorant
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cormorant and Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.4 miles from Cormorant and 100.7 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cormorant and Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near West Union

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

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

RAIL

Staples

65 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cormorant and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 172.87 mi (278.21 km).

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#1 Cormorant

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,113
Coordinates46.7305100, -96.0656100
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Viking Trail (-96.065658, 46.730414)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
27 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.89
14.26 gal · 54 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.45 $50.89
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.96 $55.91
Premium $4.39 $31.31 $62.63
Diesel $4.86 $34.68 $69.36

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Cormorant and Plymouth. The current time is 22:03:16.

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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.