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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Chance Snow Showers
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
Start on Main Street
146 m · 21 sec · Main Street
-
2
Continue on France Avenue
3041 ft · 49 sec · France Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto 260th Street East
1.5 mi · 2 min · 260th Street East
-
4
Continue on Deuce Road
137 m · 13 sec · Deuce Road
-
5
Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1258 ft · 31 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
-
7
Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
-
10
Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North
1456 ft · 36 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North
2595 ft · 45 sec
-
13
Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West
941 ft · 23 sec
-
15
Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
-
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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
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).
#1 Elko New Market
Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,733 |
| Coordinates | 44.5647200, -93.3269400 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.