How far is Nowthen, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Nowthen, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowthen and Plymouth.
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Start on Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
6 m · 3 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
60 m · 4 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
2455 ft · 49 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
26 m · 2 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
55 m · 4 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Line Avenue Northwest
13 m · 1 sec · Line Avenue Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Line Avenue Northwest
2094 ft · 1 min · Line Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Main Street Northwest
676 ft · 15 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Take the ramp left
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
3194 ft · 42 sec · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1335 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
2341 ft · 48 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 Nowthen 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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
8.26 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Nowthen and Sunny near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nowthen to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Nowthen and 14.3 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nowthen and Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Rogers
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 Rogers.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nowthen and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 21.95 mi (35.32 km).
#1 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
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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