How far is Plymouth, MN from Hibbing, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Hibbing, MN is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.35 mi
04h 03m
Flight
168.8 mi
271.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.8 mi
Kilometers
271.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.35 mi
Kilometers
319.22 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hibbing
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Wed, May 13, 3:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-12T19:00
Arrive Hibbing
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Plymouth
99.2 mi
02h 01m
To Hibbing
99.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    632 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 42nd Street

    847 ft · 22 sec · West 42nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Howard Street

    1000 ft · 32 sec · East Howard Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue East

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
66.8 mi · 34%
State Highway 65
54.8 mi · 28%
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 4%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 4%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 3%
1st Avenue
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Turn right onto State Highway 65

35.8 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
02h 01m from Plymouth
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hibbing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Plymouth and 99.2 miles from Hibbing.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.98 one way or $49.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hibbing.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Hibbing. Straight-line distance: 168.8 mi (271.65 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Hibbing (-92.93769, 47.42715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.5 L · about $24.98
Round trip
$49.97
14 gal · 53 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.98 $49.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.45 $54.89
Premium $4.39 $30.74 $61.49
Diesel $4.86 $34.05 $68.10

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Hibbing. The current time is 19:00:39.

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.