How far is Plymouth, MN from Dundas, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Dundas, MN is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.33 mi
01h 04m
Flight
42.04 mi
67.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.04 mi
Kilometers
67.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.33 mi
Kilometers
84.22 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dundas
Sun, May 31, 9:05 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, May 31, 10:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-31T08:01
Arrive Dundas
Sun, May 31, 9:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burnsville
MN

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

From Plymouth
26.2 mi
00h 32m
To Dundas
26.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.2 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 1

    1827 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Millersburg Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Millersburg Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Avenue West

    3267 ft · 1 min · West Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Railway Street South

    1403 ft · 44 sec · Railway Street South

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Hester Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    23 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
30.4 mi · 58%
I 494 South
16.5 mi · 32%
Millersburg Boulevard
3.79 mi · 7%
West Avenue West
0.62 mi · 1%
CR 1
0.35 mi · 1%
Railway Street South
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
00h 32m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plymouth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dundas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Plymouth and 26.2 miles from Dundas.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plymouth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dundas.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

112 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Dundas. Straight-line distance: 42.04 mi (67.65 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Dundas

City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,652
Coordinates44.4294100, -93.2018800
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Dundas (-93.20188, 44.42941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $6.60
Round trip
$13.21
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.60 $13.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.25 $14.51
Premium $4.39 $8.13 $16.25
Diesel $4.86 $9.00 $18.00

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Dundas. The current time is 08:01:25.

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.