How far is Pine City, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Pine City, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.8 mi
01h 13m
Flight
61.1 mi
98.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.1 mi
Kilometers
98.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.8 mi
Kilometers
125.21 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, May 3, 7:30 PM CDT
Return by in Pine City
Sun, May 3, 8:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine City
2026-05-03T18:17
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, May 3, 7:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine City
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
Wyoming
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Pine City
37.2 mi
00h 36m
To Plymouth
40.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine City and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street Southeast

    65 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast

    126 m · 19 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    2730 ft · 58 sec · Main Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
42.1 mi · 54%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 19%
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 7%
42nd Avenue North
4.77 mi · 6%
MN 100
3.89 mi · 5%
Northwest Boulevard
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyoming
00h 36m from Pine City
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine City and Mostly Clear near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine City to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Wyoming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Pine City and 40.6 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine City and Mostly Clear near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Wyoming

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

44 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

93 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine City and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 61.1 mi (98.33 km).

Pine City

#1 Pine City

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates45.8260700, -92.9685400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street Southeast (-92.968837, 45.826074)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.56
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.78 $19.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.74 $21.49
Premium $4.39 $12.03 $24.07
Diesel $4.86 $13.33 $26.65

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine City and Plymouth. The current time is 18:17:05.

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.