How far is Plymouth, MN from Credit River, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Credit River, MN is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 38m.
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.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Credit River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Credit River.
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Start on the route
855 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 494 South
1590 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101
647 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 13
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 South
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 13 South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 13 South
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Turn left onto South Park Drive
1 km · 1 min · South Park Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Louisiana Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Louisiana Avenue
2644 ft · 53 sec · Louisiana Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 150th Street West
148 m · 24 sec · 150th Street West
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Turn straight onto Dakota Street South
1.2 km · 1 min · Dakota Street South
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
1814 ft · 31 sec · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on Texas Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Texas Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Texas Avenue
96 m · 5 sec · Texas Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Texas Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Credit River.
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 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.
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 Sunny near Credit River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Credit River?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Plymouth and 13.5 miles from Credit River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Credit River.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Credit River. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.86 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 Credit River
Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,585 |
| Coordinates | 44.6744100, -93.3791100 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Credit River (-93.37911, 44.67441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
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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