How far is Marion, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Marion, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Plymouth.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 65th Avenue Southeast
18 m · 5 sec · 65th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 54th Street Southeast
589 ft · 29 sec · 54th Street Southeast
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Turn right
10.6 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
39.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2416 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Plymouth.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
54th Street Southeast
Continue straight
39.8 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Marion 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 Marion to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Marion and 53 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Marion and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls
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 Cannon Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 91.73 mi (147.62 km).
#1 Marion
Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,774 |
| Coordinates | 43.9435800, -92.3482300 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.43 | $32.85 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $18.19 | $36.38 |
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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