How far is Elko New Market, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Elko New Market, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
40.04 mi
00h 42m
Flight
31.44 mi
50.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.44 mi
Kilometers
50.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.04 mi
Kilometers
64.44 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 6:48 AM CDT
Return by in Elko New Market
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elko New Market
2026-04-18T06:06
Arrive Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 6:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elko New Market
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bloomington
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Elko New Market
19.8 mi
00h 21m
To Plymouth
20.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elko New Market and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elko New Market and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    146 m · 21 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on France Avenue

    3041 ft · 49 sec · France Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 260th Street East

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 260th Street East

  4. 4

    Continue on Deuce Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Deuce Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North

    2595 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West

    941 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elko New Market 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
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
19.7 mi · 49%
US 169 North
8.81 mi · 22%
I 494 West
4.68 mi · 12%
MN 55 West
3.64 mi · 9%
260th Street East
1.48 mi · 4%
France Avenue
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

11.2 mi · 00h 12m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
00h 21m from Elko New Market
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Elko New Market and Chance Snow Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elko New Market to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Elko New Market and 20.2 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Elko New Market and Chance Snow Showers near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bloomington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 0.6 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

105 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elko New Market and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 31.44 mi (50.6 km).

Elko New Market

#1 Elko New Market

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

Population4,733
Coordinates44.5647200, -93.3269400
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-93.326939, 44.564645)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.06
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.03 $10.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.39 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $4.86 $6.86 $13.72

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elko New Market and Plymouth. The current time is 06:06:29.

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.