How far is Delano, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Delano, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
21.76 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.44 mi
26.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.44 mi
Kilometers
26.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.76 mi
Kilometers
35.02 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, May 14, 6:55 PM CDT
Return by in Delano
Thu, May 14, 7:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delano
2026-05-14T18:29
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, May 14, 6:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Delano
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
Maple Plain
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Delano
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To Plymouth
11.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Avenue East

    677 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street East

    2324 ft · 1 min · Main Street East

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baker Park Road

    2615 ft · 52 sec · Baker Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto County Road 19

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 19

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 24

    7.3 mi · 11 min · County Road 24

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delano 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
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 24
7.62 mi · 35%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 18%
Babcock Boulevard
3.81 mi · 18%
County Road 19
1.01 mi · 5%
Baker Park Road
0.5 mi · 2%
Main Street East
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 24

Turn right onto County Road 24

7.31 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Plain
00h 13m from Delano
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delano and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Maple Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Delano and 11.9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delano and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Plain

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

37 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

73 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

101 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delano and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 16.44 mi (26.45 km).

Delano

#1 Delano

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,353
Coordinates45.0419100, -93.7891300
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Avenue East (-93.789129, 45.041944)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.50
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.75 $5.50
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.39 $3.38 $6.76
Diesel $4.86 $3.75 $7.49

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 Delano and Plymouth. The current time is 18:29:24.

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.