How far is Mankato, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Mankato, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mankato and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mankato and Plymouth.
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Start on Van Brunt Street
41 m · 8 sec · Van Brunt Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1 km · 2 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on North 2nd Street
137 m · 20 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto EastMulberry Street
1075 ft · 31 sec · EastMulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue on South Minnesota Avenue
11.6 mi · 15 min · South Minnesota Avenue
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Quaker Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40
3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East
2282 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 13 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 Mankato 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.
US 212 East
Merge slight right
13.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mankato and Sunny near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mankato to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Belle Plaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Mankato and 40.7 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mankato and Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Plaine
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 Belle Plaine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mankato and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 64.83 mi (104.34 km).
#1 Mankato
The largest city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
| Population | 43,435 |
| Coordinates | 44.1590600, -94.0091500 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.06 | $22.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $13.72 | $27.43 |
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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