How far is Plymouth, MN from East Gull Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to East Gull Lake, MN is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.15 mi
02h 32m
Flight
105.88 mi
170.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.88 mi
Kilometers
170.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.15 mi
Kilometers
199.8 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-19T01:42
Arrive East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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

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
Watab
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From Plymouth
62 mi
01h 16m
To East Gull Lake
62.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and East Gull Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and East Gull Lake.

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 125

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125

  18. 18

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gull Lake Dam Road

    62 m · 9 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Gull Lake Drive

    134 m · 20 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive

    1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pike Bay Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Pike Bay Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pike Bay Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and East Gull Lake.

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
34.2 mi · 28%
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 19%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 4%
County Road 125
2.01 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Gull Lake Dam Road
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watab
01h 16m from Plymouth
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near East Gull Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to East Gull Lake?

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Plymouth and 62.1 miles from East Gull Lake.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.63 one way or $31.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near East Gull Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Watab

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

12 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

89 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and East Gull Lake. Straight-line distance: 105.88 mi (170.39 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
East Gull Lake

#2 East Gull Lake

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,059
Coordinates46.4080200, -94.3558400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: East Gull Lake (-94.35584, 46.40802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.58 L · about $15.63
Round trip
$31.26
8.76 gal · 33.16 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.63 $31.26
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.17 $34.35
Premium $4.39 $19.24 $38.47
Diesel $4.86 $21.30 $42.61

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and East Gull Lake. The current time is 01:42:07.

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.