How far is Plymouth, MN from Cedar Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Cedar Lake, MN is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
33.17 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.26 mi
47.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.26 mi
Kilometers
47.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.17 mi
Kilometers
53.38 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Lake
Tue, May 5, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Tue, May 5, 2:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-05T00:53
Arrive Cedar Lake
Tue, May 5, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Savage
MN

City in Minnesota

From Plymouth
16.6 mi
00h 23m
To Cedar Lake
16.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Cedar Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    855 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto I 494 South

    1590 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 21

    1652 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Herrgott Memorial Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Herrgott Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Eagle Creek Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Duluth Avenue Southeast

    2888 ft · 1 min · Duluth Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    955 ft · 16 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    150 m · 15 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Panama Avenue

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Panama Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 250th Street East

    18 m · 3 sec · 250th Street East

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 250th Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
11.7 mi · 35%
Panama Avenue
8.29 mi · 25%
US 169 South
5.79 mi · 17%
Eagle Creek Avenue
3.25 mi · 10%
Herrgott Memorial Drive
2.81 mi · 8%
Duluth Avenue Southeast
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Merge slight left

11.4 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savage
00h 23m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Cedar Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Cedar Lake?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Savage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Plymouth and 16.6 miles from Cedar Lake.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Cedar Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Savage

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 Savage and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Savage.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 29.26 mi (47.09 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 Cedar Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,021
Coordinates44.5871900, -93.4402300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Cedar Lake (-93.44023, 44.58719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.18
Round trip
$8.35
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.18 $8.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.39 $5.14 $10.28
Diesel $4.86 $5.69 $11.38

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Cedar Lake. The current time is 00:53:06.

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.