How far is Hugo, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Hugo, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
37.46 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.8 mi
39.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.8 mi
Kilometers
39.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.46 mi
Kilometers
60.28 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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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 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sat, May 2, 10:15 PM CDT
Return by in Hugo
Sat, May 2, 10:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hugo
2026-05-02T21:36
Arrive Plymouth
Sat, May 2, 10:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hugo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
New Brighton
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Hugo
16.3 mi
00h 19m
To Plymouth
21.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Boulevard North

    8 mi · 12 min · Forest Boulevard North

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 694 West

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

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

    4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hugo 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
13 mi · 35%
Forest Boulevard North
9 mi · 24%
42nd Avenue North
4.77 mi · 13%
MN 100
3.89 mi · 10%
Northwest Boulevard
1.57 mi · 4%
CR 9
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Keep slight right

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brighton
00h 19m from Hugo
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Hugo and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Hugo and 21.1 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Hugo and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near New Brighton

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 New Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 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 11.5 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 12.8 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 New Brighton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

76 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hugo and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 24.8 mi (39.91 km).

Hugo

#1 Hugo

City in Minnesota, United States

Population15,452
Coordinates45.1599700, -92.9932700
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Boulevard North (-92.993251, 45.159932)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.42
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.71 $9.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.39 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $4.86 $6.42 $12.84

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hugo and Plymouth. The current time is 21:36:46.

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.