How far is Gilbert, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Gilbert, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
203.45 mi
03h 08m
Flight
177.65 mi
285.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.65 mi
Kilometers
285.9 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.45 mi
Kilometers
327.42 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 5:37 PM CDT
Return by in Gilbert
Mon, May 4, 8:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-05-04T14:29
Arrive Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 5:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert
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
Finlayson
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Gilbert
99.9 mi
01h 34m
To Plymouth
103.5 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minnesota Avenue East

    8 m · 6 sec · Minnesota Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 37

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 37

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 53 South

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

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

    4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 54%
US 53 South
55.3 mi · 27%
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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
177.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finlayson
01h 34m from Gilbert
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Gilbert and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Finlayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Gilbert and 103.5 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.63 one way or $51.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gilbert and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Finlayson

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

87 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

93 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

119 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 177.65 mi (285.9 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,761
Coordinates47.4888200, -92.4649100
Altitude467
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota Avenue East (-92.464876, 47.488856)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.18 L · about $25.63
Round trip
$51.25
14.36 gal · 54.36 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.63 $51.25
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.15 $56.31
Premium $4.39 $31.53 $63.07
Diesel $4.86 $34.92 $69.85

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Plymouth. The current time is 14:29:02.

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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.