How far is Plymouth, MN from Birchwood, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Birchwood, MN is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Birchwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Birchwood.
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Start on the route
19 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit right toward I 494 North
57 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East
2523 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 120: Century Avenue
1372 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Century Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Century Avenue
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Continue on East County Line Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East County Line Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1942 ft · 55 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
91 m · 15 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
17 m · 9 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn left
28 m · 7 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 Plymouth and Birchwood.
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
Keep slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 13m
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 Plymouth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Birchwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Birchwood?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Hilltop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Plymouth and 15.8 miles from Birchwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Birchwood.
Stop Ideas Near Hilltop
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hilltop.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Birchwood. Straight-line distance: 23.67 mi (38.09 km).
#1 Plymouth
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,635 |
| Coordinates | 45.0105200, -93.4555100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birchwood
Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 45.0610800, -92.9760500 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birchwood (-92.97605, 45.06108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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