How far is Ham Lake, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Ham Lake, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
30.3 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.36 mi
31.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.36 mi
Kilometers
31.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.3 mi
Kilometers
48.76 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 4:14 PM CDT
Return by in Ham Lake
Mon, May 4, 4:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ham Lake
2026-05-04T15:38
Arrive Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 4:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ham Lake
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
Co on Rapids
MN

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

From Ham Lake
15.1 mi
00h 17m
To Plymouth
15.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
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 Ham Lake and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ham Lake and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on 154th Avenue Northeast

    45 m · 9 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Street Northeast

    2007 ft · 59 sec · Jackson Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 157th Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    61 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    7.4 mi · 9 min · MN-610

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West

    2455 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ham Lake 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
157th Avenue Northeast
9.14 mi · 30%
MN-610
7.45 mi · 25%
I 494 South
5.65 mi · 19%
US 169 South
3.45 mi · 11%
I 94 West
2.1 mi · 7%
US 10 West
1.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

157th Avenue Northeast

Merge slight left

8.31 mi · 00h 11m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Co on Rapids
00h 17m from Ham Lake
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Co on Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Ham Lake and 15.2 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ham Lake and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Co on Rapids

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 Co on Rapids and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Rapids.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

19 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ham Lake and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 19.36 mi (31.15 km).

Ham Lake

#1 Ham Lake

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population16,943
Coordinates45.2502400, -93.2499500
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 154th Avenue Northeast (-93.249946, 45.24992)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.64
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.82 $7.64
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.20 $8.39
Premium $4.39 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $4.86 $5.20 $10.41

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 Ham Lake and Plymouth. The current time is 15:38:45.

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.