How far is Mahnomen, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Mahnomen, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.62 mi
03h 49m
Flight
199.53 mi
321.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.53 mi
Kilometers
321.11 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.62 mi
Kilometers
371.14 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 AM CDT
Return by in Mahnomen
Fri, Apr 17, 3:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahnomen
2026-04-17T07:28
Arrive Plymouth
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahnomen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lincoln
MN

Community in Minnesota, United States

From Mahnomen
113.3 mi
01h 54m
To Plymouth
117.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Monroe Avenue

    2 m · 3 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1485 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

    1701 ft · 47 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    35.2 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  15. 15

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 45%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 9%
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.26 mi · 3%
I 494 South
5.59 mi · 2%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
199.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
01h 54m from Mahnomen
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving Mahnomen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Mahnomen and 117.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Mahnomen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

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

RAIL

Staples

20 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

81 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

114 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahnomen and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 199.53 mi (321.11 km).

Mahnomen

#1 Mahnomen

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,220
Coordinates47.3152400, -95.9686500
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-95.968618, 47.315255)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.8 L · about $29.05
Round trip
$58.10
16.28 gal · 61.6 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $29.05 $58.10
Mid-grade $3.92 $31.92 $63.83
Premium $4.39 $35.75 $71.50
Diesel $4.86 $39.59 $79.19

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahnomen and Plymouth. The current time is 07:28:58.

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.