How far is Midway, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Midway, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.59 mi
02h 56m
Flight
150.03 mi
241.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.03 mi
Kilometers
241.45 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.59 mi
Kilometers
284.19 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Little Falls
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Midway
88.8 mi
01h 28m
To Plymouth
87.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 47

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 47

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 87

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 87

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Aspen Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Aspen Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 59%
Aspen Avenue South
22.6 mi · 13%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 12%
Ash Avenue Northeast
6.23 mi · 4%
I 494 South
5.59 mi · 3%
State Highway 87
5.36 mi · 3%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
150 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
01h 28m from Midway
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midway and Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Midway and 87.8 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midway and Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

54 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 150.03 mi (241.45 km).

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#1 Midway

Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,416
Coordinates46.7819000, -95.2603100
Altitude465
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway 47 (-95.260131, 46.781902)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.59 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.47
12.46 gal · 47.18 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.23 $44.47
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.43 $48.86
Premium $4.39 $27.36 $54.72
Diesel $4.86 $30.30 $60.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Plymouth. The current time is 22:42:38.

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.