How far is Lester Prairie, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Lester Prairie, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lester Prairie and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lester Prairie and Plymouth.
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Start on 1st Avenue South
27 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto Juniper Street South
84 m · 14 sec · Juniper Street South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
2993 ft · 2 min · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 9
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway 9
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Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
8 mi · 10 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
1 km · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
1219 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1632 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
1436 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1610 ft · 42 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lester Prairie and Plymouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Minnesota State Highway 7
Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Lester Prairie and Sunny near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lester Prairie to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Victoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lester Prairie and 19.4 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lester Prairie and Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Victoria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Victoria.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lester Prairie and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 29.97 mi (48.23 km).
#1 Lester Prairie
City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 44.8838500, -94.0416400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
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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