How far is Plymouth, MN from Inver Grove Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Inver Grove Heights, MN is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Inver Grove Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Inver Grove Heights.
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Start on the route
855 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1944 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East
978 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1573 ft · 22 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
16.6 mi · 22 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester, Saint Paul
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 South: Rochester
2776 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 26: 70th Street East
1542 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 70th Street East
1.5 km · 2 min · 70th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 70th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Inver Grove Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Crosstown Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
16.6 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Inver Grove Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Inver Grove Heights?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Plymouth and 15.3 miles from Inver Grove Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Inver Grove Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Inver Grove Heights. Straight-line distance: 23.1 mi (37.18 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 Inver Grove Heights
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 35,776 |
| Coordinates | 44.8480200, -93.0427200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inver Grove Heights (-93.04272, 44.84802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
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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