How far is Elk River, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Elk River, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk River and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk River and Plymouth.
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Start on Jackson Avenue Northwest
80 m · 12 sec · Jackson Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Main Street Northwest
725 ft · 19 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Take the ramp slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway
1.1 km · 58 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1992 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 9 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 Elk River and Plymouth.
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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
8.26 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elk River 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 Elk River to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Elk River and 11.7 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elk River and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Rogers
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 Rogers.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk River and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.77 km).
#1 Elk River
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,601 |
| Coordinates | 45.3038500, -93.5671800 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
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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