How far is Hutchinson, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.22 mi
01h 00m
Flight
45.5 mi
73.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.5 mi
Kilometers
73.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.22 mi
Kilometers
87.26 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sat, May 30, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 12:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-05-30T10:02
Arrive Plymouth
Sat, May 30, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hutchinson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Maple
MN

Human settlement in Waconia Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Hutchinson
27 mi
00h 30m
To Plymouth
27.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue Southwest

    39 m · 11 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    812 ft · 25 sec · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

    1095 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Adams Street Southeast

    831 ft · 23 sec · Adams Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Adams Street Northeast

    667 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Bluff Street Northeast

    560 ft · 18 sec · Bluff Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 7 East

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 7 East

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    1 km · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1632 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1436 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 7 East
45.9 mi · 85%
I 494 North
5.89 mi · 11%
Minnesota State Highway 7
0.64 mi · 1%
MN 55
0.61 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue Southeast
0.21 mi
Adams Street Southeast
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 7 East

Exit the roundabout

12.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple
00h 30m from Hutchinson
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Hutchinson and 27.2 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maple

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

50 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

81 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

107 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 45.5 mi (73.23 km).

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#1 Hutchinson

City in Minnesota

Population1,200
Coordinates44.8877400, -94.3697100
Altitude323
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 Southwest (-94.36971, 44.887701)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.63
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.82 $13.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $4.39 $8.39 $16.78
Diesel $4.86 $9.29 $18.58

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Plymouth. The current time is 10:02:29.

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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.