How far is Falcon Heights, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Falcon Heights, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.48 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.19 mi
22.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.19 mi
Kilometers
22.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.48 mi
Kilometers
32.96 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
Tue, May 12, 6:58 PM CDT
Return by in Falcon Heights
Tue, May 12, 7:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falcon Heights
2026-05-12T18:32
Arrive Plymouth
Tue, May 12, 6:58 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 Falcon Heights
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
Minneapolis
MN

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

From Falcon Heights
10.1 mi
00h 13m
To Plymouth
10.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W
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 Falcon Heights and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falcon Heights and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Larpenteur Avenue West

    537 ft · 18 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

  2. 2

    Continue on Larpenteur Avenue West

    628 ft · 24 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Snelling Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Snelling Avenue North

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis

    978 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: 11th Avenue

    2367 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South, I 94 West: 11th Avenue

    41 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: 11th Avenue

    127 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West

    983 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 94 West, MN 55 West

    2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West, US 12 West

    3151 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia

    837 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 North

    2678 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2766 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West, MN 55 East

    867 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West

    723 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Olson Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falcon Heights 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
20 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36 West
6.02 mi · 29%
Olson Memorial Highway
5.96 mi · 29%
I 94 West
2.72 mi · 13%
I 394 West
2.52 mi · 12%
Snelling Avenue North
1.29 mi · 6%
MN 100 North
1.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Olson Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway

5.96 mi · 00h 09m

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
+6.3 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneapolis
00h 13m from Falcon Heights
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Falcon Heights 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 Falcon Heights to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 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?

Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Falcon Heights and 10.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falcon Heights and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 1.2 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 10 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 8.3 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 Minneapolis.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

6 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falcon Heights and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 14.19 mi (22.83 km).

Falcon Heights

#1 Falcon Heights

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population5,628
Coordinates44.9916300, -93.1663300
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Larpenteur Avenue West (-93.166331, 44.99171)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.14
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.57 $5.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.82 $5.65
Premium $4.39 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.86 $3.50 $7.00

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 Falcon Heights and Plymouth. The current time is 18:32:01.

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.