How far is Plymouth, MN from Faribault, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Faribault, MN is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.27 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.29 mi
80.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.29 mi
Kilometers
80.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.27 mi
Kilometers
93.78 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Faribault
Tue, May 5, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Tue, May 5, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-05T01:06
Arrive Faribault
Tue, May 5, 2:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Deer Park
MN

Township in Pennington County, Minnesota

From Plymouth
29.1 mi
00h 35m
To Faribault
29.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.7 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 21

    90 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on MN 21, I 35 Business

    803 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Shieldsville Boulevard

    631 ft · 15 sec · Shieldsville Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Lyndale Avenue North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1827 ft · 52 sec · Highway 60 West

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
38.3 mi · 66%
I 494 South
16.5 mi · 28%
Lyndale Avenue North
1.92 mi · 3%
4th Street Northwest
0.72 mi · 1%
Highway 60 West
0.35 mi · 1%
MN 21
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

37.7 mi · 00h 41m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Park
00h 35m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Faribault.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Plymouth and 29.1 miles from Faribault.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Faribault.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Park

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

31 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

63 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

116 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Faribault. Straight-line distance: 50.29 mi (80.93 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Faribault

City in Minnesota, United States of America

Population23,905
Coordinates44.2949600, -93.2688300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Faribault (-93.26883, 44.29496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.08 $16.15
Premium $4.39 $9.05 $18.10
Diesel $4.86 $10.02 $20.04

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Faribault. The current time is 01:06:59.

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.