How far is Lauderdale, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Lauderdale, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lauderdale and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale and Plymouth.
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Start on the route
712 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit left toward Broadway Street
141 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Northeast Broadway Street
1003 ft · 26 sec · Northeast Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Industrial Boulevard
1501 ft · 1 min · Northeast Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 35W South
1835 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: 11th Avenue
2367 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South, I 94 West: 11th Avenue
41 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: 11th Avenue
127 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
983 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on I 94 West, MN 55 West
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West, US 12 West
3151 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
837 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 North
2678 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2766 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West, MN 55 East
867 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West
723 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Olson Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lauderdale and Plymouth.
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.
Olson Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway
5.96 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Saint Louis Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Lauderdale and 9.8 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Louis Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lauderdale and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.68 km).
#1 Lauderdale
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,484 |
| Coordinates | 44.9985800, -93.2057800 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,635 |
| Coordinates | 45.0105200, -93.4555100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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