How far is Plymouth, MN from Cormorant, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Cormorant, MN is about 202.6 miles (326 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
202.57 mi
03h 51m
Flight
172.87 mi
278.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.87 mi
Kilometers
278.21 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.57 mi
Kilometers
326.01 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cormorant
Thu, May 14, 1:50 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, May 14, 5:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-13T21:59
Arrive Cormorant
Thu, May 14, 1:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 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
West Union
MN

Township in Todd County, Minnesota

From Plymouth
101.2 mi
01h 55m
To Cormorant
101.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, CH 88: Pelican Rapids, Detroit Lakes

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on Head Lake Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Head Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 215th Avenue

    2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Pelican Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pelican Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 9

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Highway 9

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9

  17. 17

    Continue on County Highway 5

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 5

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
167 mi · 82%
US 59 North
16.7 mi · 8%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 3%
Head Lake Road
4.72 mi · 2%
South Shore Drive
2.51 mi · 1%
County Road 9
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight left

150 mi · 02h 40m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
01h 55m from Plymouth
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Cormorant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Plymouth and 101.4 miles from Cormorant.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.52 one way or $51.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Cormorant.

Stop Ideas Near West Union

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

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

RAIL

Staples

65 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Cormorant. Straight-line distance: 172.87 mi (278.21 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 Cormorant

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,113
Coordinates46.7305100, -96.0656100
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Cormorant (-96.06561, 46.73051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.06 L · about $25.52
Round trip
$51.04
14.3 gal · 54.12 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.52 $51.04
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.04 $56.07
Premium $4.39 $31.40 $62.81
Diesel $4.86 $34.78 $69.56

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Cormorant. The current time is 21:59:06.

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.