How far is Plymouth, MN from Barnum, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Barnum, MN is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
127.77 mi
02h 21m
Flight
109.55 mi
176.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.55 mi
Kilometers
176.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.77 mi
Kilometers
205.62 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnum
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Barnum
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Rush City
MN

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Plymouth
63.9 mi
01h 10m
To Barnum
63.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 6: Barnum

    1533 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Carlton Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Carlton Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
108 mi · 85%
I 94 East
13.2 mi · 10%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.79 mi · 1%
CR 6
0.29 mi
Carlton Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rush City
01h 10m from Plymouth
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Barnum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Rush City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Plymouth and 63.9 miles from Barnum.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Barnum.

Stop Ideas Near Rush City

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

82 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Barnum. Straight-line distance: 109.55 mi (176.3 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Barnum

Township in Carlton County, Minnesota

Population1,088
Coordinates46.5030000, -92.6885300
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Barnum (-92.68853, 46.503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.07 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.19
9.02 gal · 34.14 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.10 $32.19
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.68 $35.37
Premium $4.39 $19.81 $39.62
Diesel $4.86 $21.94 $43.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Barnum. The current time is 04:01:28.

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.