How far is North Oaks, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from North Oaks, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.66 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.44 mi
31.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.44 mi
Kilometers
31.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.66 mi
Kilometers
42.91 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM CDT
Return by in North Oaks
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Oaks
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Plymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Oaks
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Fridley
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA

From North Oaks
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To Plymouth
15 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 North Oaks and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Oaks and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on North Oaks Road

    1054 ft · 31 sec · North Oaks Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Oriole Lane

    698 ft · 36 sec · East Oriole Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road

    3042 ft · 1 min · East Pleasant Lake Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Lake Road

    2187 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway 96

    3.9 mi · 6 min · County Highway 96

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    1238 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1741 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 42nd Avenue North

    4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 20%
42nd Avenue North
4.77 mi · 18%
County Highway 96
3.89 mi · 15%
MN 100
3.89 mi · 15%
East Pleasant Lake Road
1.88 mi · 7%
Northwest Boulevard
1.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Merge slight left

4.89 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fridley
00h 17m from North Oaks
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Oaks and Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Oaks to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from North Oaks and 15 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Oaks and Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Fridley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fridley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fridley.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Oaks and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 19.44 mi (31.29 km).

North Oaks

#1 North Oaks

City in the U.

Population5,345
Coordinates45.1027400, -93.0791100
Altitude286
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 Oaks Road (-93.079772, 45.10261)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.71
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.35 $6.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.69 $7.37
Premium $4.39 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.86 $4.57 $9.14

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 North Oaks and Plymouth. The current time is 21:34:51.

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.