How far is Plymouth, MN from Cohasset, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Cohasset, MN is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Cohasset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Cohasset.
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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 left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 169
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 169
51 m · 2 sec · US Highway 169
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
835 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 169
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Continue on Minnesota Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast
2754 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
33.9 mi · 43 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn left
93 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway
16.1 mi · 30 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on South Pokegama Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · South Pokegama Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 4th Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Northwest 4th Street
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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 Cohasset.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 169
Continue on US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Cohasset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Cohasset?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vineland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Plymouth and 86.7 miles from Cohasset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.84 one way or $43.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Cohasset.
Stop Ideas Near Vineland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vineland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Cohasset. Straight-line distance: 155.87 mi (250.85 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 Cohasset
Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,739 |
| Coordinates | 47.2635600, -93.6202200 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cohasset (-93.62022, 47.26356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.00 | $47.99 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.88 | $53.76 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $29.77 | $59.54 |
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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