How far is Otsego, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Otsego, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
22.53 mi
00h 26m
Flight
19.38 mi
31.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.38 mi
Kilometers
31.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.53 mi
Kilometers
36.26 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 6:40 PM CDT
Return by in Otsego
Mon, May 4, 7:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otsego
2026-05-04T18:13
Arrive Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 6:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Otsego
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Otsego
11.2 mi
00h 13m
To Plymouth
11.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 85th Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 85th Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parrish Avenue Northeast

    1398 ft · 27 sec · Parrish Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road Northeast

    3136 ft · 1 min · River Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Quam Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Quam Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on MN 101 South

    2153 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Otsego 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
8.96 mi · 40%
I 494 South
5.59 mi · 25%
MN 101 South
4.04 mi · 18%
85th Street Northeast
1.25 mi · 6%
Quam Avenue Northeast
0.83 mi · 4%
River Road Northeast
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 13m from Otsego
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Otsego and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 11.2 miles from Otsego and 11.2 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Otsego and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otsego and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 19.38 mi (31.19 km).

Otsego

#1 Otsego

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population18,887
Coordinates45.2741300, -93.5913500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 85th Street Northeast (-93.591348, 45.274042)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.71
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.86 $5.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.14 $6.27
Premium $4.39 $3.51 $7.03
Diesel $4.86 $3.89 $7.78

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Otsego and Plymouth. The current time is 18:13:49.

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.