How far is Hibbing, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Hibbing, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
217.59 mi
03h 25m
Flight
168.8 mi
271.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.8 mi
Kilometers
271.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.59 mi
Kilometers
350.17 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM CDT
Return by in Hibbing
Wed, May 13, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hibbing
2026-05-12T18:20
Arrive Plymouth
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hibbing
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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Hibbing
99.5 mi
01h 42m
To Plymouth
118.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Hibbing and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 11 sec · 4th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Howard Street

    1000 ft · 37 sec · East Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 41st Street

    672 ft · 13 sec · West 41st Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South, MN 73 South

    924 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Highway 169 West

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 169 West

  7. 7

    Turn left

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    35.8 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Highway 210

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65

  12. 12

    Turn right

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1866 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 169

    6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  16. 16

    Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway

    117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hibbing 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
53.4 mi · 25%
Highway 169 West
49.5 mi · 23%
US Highway 169
32.9 mi · 15%
I 94 East
8.96 mi · 4%
POW/MIA Memorial Highway
6.94 mi · 3%
I 494 South
5.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

53.4 mi · 01h 07m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
01h 42m from Hibbing
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hibbing 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 Hibbing to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Hibbing and 118.1 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.41 one way or $54.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hibbing and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hibbing and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 168.8 mi (271.65 km).

Hibbing

#1 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue East (-92.937892, 47.427146)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.06 L · about $27.41
Round trip
$54.82
15.36 gal · 58.12 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.41 $54.82
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.11 $60.23
Premium $4.39 $33.73 $67.46
Diesel $4.86 $37.36 $74.71

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 Hibbing and Plymouth. The current time is 18:20:53.

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.