How far is Plymouth, MN from Grant, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Grant, MN is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Grant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Grant.
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Start on the route
19 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit right toward I 494 North
57 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East
2523 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169: Hibbing
1229 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
13 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Grant.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W North
Keep slight left
105 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near Grant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Grant?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Plymouth and 110.6 miles from Grant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.84 one way or $55.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near Grant.
Stop Ideas Near Willow River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow River.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Grant. Straight-line distance: 174.39 mi (280.66 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 Grant
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,107 |
| Coordinates | 47.4932600, -92.7974000 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant (-92.7974, 47.49326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $30.58 | $61.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $37.94 | $75.88 |
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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