How far is Kingston, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Kingston, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
50.65 mi
01h 03m
Flight
43.77 mi
70.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.77 mi
Kilometers
70.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.65 mi
Kilometers
81.51 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Tue, May 12, 7:35 PM CDT
Return by in Kingston
Tue, May 12, 8:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-05-12T18:32
Arrive Plymouth
Tue, May 12, 7:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
Buffalo
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, US

From Kingston
25.2 mi
00h 31m
To Plymouth
25.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WNW
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 Kingston and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 722nd Avenue

    29 m · 4 sec · 722nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 27

    3.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 27

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 37 Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 37 Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Highway 2

    1 mi · 1 min · County Highway 2

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 37 Northwest

    11.3 mi · 16 min · County Road 37 Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    23.8 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and Plymouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 37 Northwest
36.2 mi · 71%
County Road 27
3.22 mi · 6%
County Highway 2
1.01 mi · 2%
722nd Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 37 Northwest

Continue straight

23.8 mi · 00h 35m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
00h 31m from Kingston
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingston 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 Kingston to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Kingston and 25.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

49 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

59 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 43.77 mi (70.44 km).

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#1 Kingston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,273
Coordinates45.1969100, -94.3133200
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 722nd Avenue (-94.313185, 45.19691)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.02 $14.04
Premium $4.39 $7.86 $15.72
Diesel $4.86 $8.71 $17.41

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Plymouth. The current time is 18:32:01.

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.