How far is Plymouth, MN from Arden Hills, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Arden Hills, MN is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
21 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.85 mi
23.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.85 mi
Kilometers
23.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21 mi
Kilometers
33.8 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 Arden Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 12:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-16T11:49
Arrive Arden Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 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
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Brooklyn Center
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Plymouth
10.5 mi
00h 13m
To Arden Hills
10.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Arden Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 494 North

    57 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East

    2523 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    831 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 51: Snelling Avenue

    2283 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hamline Avenue North

    2937 ft · 36 sec · Hamline Avenue North

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward County E

    714 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West County Road E

    127 m · 12 sec · West County Road E

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West County Road E

Car Route Details

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

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
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
14 mi · 67%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 25%
MN 51
0.87 mi · 4%
Hamline Avenue North
0.56 mi · 3%
County E
0.14 mi · 1%
West County Road E
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Keep slight left

7.28 mi · 00h 08m

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 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn Center
00h 13m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Arden Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Arden Hills?

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 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?

Brooklyn Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Plymouth and 10.5 miles from Arden Hills.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Arden Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Center

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 Brooklyn Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 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 8.8 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
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn Center.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

84 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Arden Hills. Straight-line distance: 14.85 mi (23.9 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Arden Hills

#2 Arden Hills

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

Population10,196
Coordinates45.0502400, -93.1566100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Arden Hills (-93.15661, 45.05024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.28
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.64 $5.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.90 $5.80
Premium $4.39 $3.25 $6.50
Diesel $4.86 $3.60 $7.20

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Arden Hills. The current time is 11:49:17.

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.