How far is Eveleth, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Eveleth, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 201 miles (323.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
200.96 mi
03h 05m
Flight
174.97 mi
281.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.97 mi
Kilometers
281.58 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.96 mi
Kilometers
323.42 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM CDT
Return by in Eveleth
Wed, May 13, 12:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eveleth
2026-05-12T18:20
Arrive Plymouth
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eveleth
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
Sandstone
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Eveleth
98.7 mi
01h 33m
To Plymouth
102.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    703 ft · 24 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayal Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fayal Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 53 South: Duluth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    33.8 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 42nd Avenue North

    4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eveleth 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 55%
US 53 South
55.4 mi · 28%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 7%
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 3%
42nd Avenue North
4.77 mi · 2%
MN 100
3.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
175 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 33m from Eveleth
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eveleth 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 Eveleth to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 201 miles (323.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Eveleth and 102.3 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.30 one way or $50.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eveleth and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

91 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

97 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

117 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eveleth and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 174.97 mi (281.58 km).

Eveleth

#1 Eveleth

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,536
Coordinates47.4624300, -92.5399100
Altitude485
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Grant Avenue (-92.5399, 47.46243)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.84 L · about $25.30
Round trip
$50.61
14.18 gal · 53.68 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.30 $50.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.80 $55.60
Premium $4.39 $31.14 $62.28
Diesel $4.86 $34.49 $68.97

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Eveleth and Plymouth. The current time is 18:20:53.

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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.