How far is Plymouth, MN from Coleraine, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Coleraine, MN is about 175 miles (281.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.96 mi
03h 43m
Flight
157.42 mi
253.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.42 mi
Kilometers
253.35 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.96 mi
Kilometers
281.57 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coleraine
Sat, May 2, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sat, May 2, 4:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-02T09:30
Arrive Coleraine
Sat, May 2, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vineland
MN

Census-designated place in Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
87.5 mi
01h 51m
To Coleraine
87.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 169

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 169

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 169

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 169

    51 m · 2 sec · US Highway 169

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169

    835 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 169

  16. 16

    Continue on Minnesota Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast

    2754 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    33.9 mi · 43 min · Voyageur Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    93 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway

    16.1 mi · 30 min · Voyageur Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Pokegama Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · South Pokegama Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    92 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Northeast 4th Street

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Northeast 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Street

    914 ft · 45 sec · Roosevelt Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Gayley Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · Gayley Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gayley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
90.9 mi · 52%
Voyageur Highway
50 mi · 29%
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 5%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 4%
Northeast 4th Street
6.2 mi · 4%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineland
01h 51m from Plymouth
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Coleraine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 87.5 miles from Plymouth and 87.5 miles from Coleraine.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Coleraine.

Stop Ideas Near Vineland

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

73 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

83 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Coleraine. Straight-line distance: 157.42 mi (253.35 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Coleraine

#2 Coleraine

City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,972
Coordinates47.2888300, -93.4277100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Coleraine (-93.42771, 47.28883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.37 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.04
12.34 gal · 46.74 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.02 $44.04
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.19 $48.39
Premium $4.39 $27.10 $54.20
Diesel $4.86 $30.01 $60.02

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Coleraine. The current time is 09:30:02.

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.