How far is Plymouth, MN from Homer, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Homer, MN is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
137.67 mi
03h 01m
Flight
115.85 mi
186.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.85 mi
Kilometers
186.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.67 mi
Kilometers
221.56 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Tue, May 12, 9:29 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-12T18:28
Arrive Homer
Tue, May 12, 9:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:58 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
Red Wing
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
68.7 mi
01h 30m
To Homer
68.9 mi
01h 30m

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
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    855 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East

    978 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1573 ft · 22 sec · Crosstown Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Crosstown Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    107 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    37 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  23. 23

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  25. 25

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 61

    36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit right

    145 m · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Homer Road

    1365 ft · 38 sec · Homer Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Homer Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
61.9 mi · 45%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 11%
Crosstown Highway
12 mi · 9%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 8%
MN 13 North
10.8 mi · 8%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 61

Continue on Route 61

36.6 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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Wing
01h 30m from Plymouth
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Red Wing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Plymouth and 68.9 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Homer.

Stop Ideas Near Red Wing

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

1 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

59 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

68 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

80 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Homer. Straight-line distance: 115.85 mi (186.45 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Homer

Census-designated place in Winona County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,351
Coordinates44.0213500, -91.5565300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Homer (-91.55653, 44.02135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.06 $38.11
Premium $4.39 $21.35 $42.69
Diesel $4.86 $23.64 $47.28

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Homer. The current time is 18:28:19.

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.