How far is Plymouth, MN from Kingston, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Kingston, MN is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.93 mi
01h 12m
Flight
43.77 mi
70.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.77 mi
Kilometers
70.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.93 mi
Kilometers
80.36 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Kingston
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Buffalo
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, US

From Plymouth
24.9 mi
00h 36m
To Kingston
25 mi
00h 36m

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
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19.6 mi · 29 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 37 Northwest

    11.3 mi · 16 min · County Road 37 Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway 2

    1 mi · 1 min · County Highway 2

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 37 Northwest

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 37 Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 27

    3.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 27

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 722nd Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · 722nd Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 722nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 37 Northwest
12.1 mi · 24%
County Road 27
3.22 mi · 6%
County Highway 2
1.01 mi · 2%
722nd Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

19.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
00h 36m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Plymouth and 25 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.28 one way or $12.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

49 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

59 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 43.77 mi (70.44 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 Kingston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,273
Coordinates45.1969100, -94.3133200
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Kingston (-94.31332, 45.19691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $6.28
Round trip
$12.56
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.28 $12.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.39 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $4.86 $8.56 $17.12

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 Kingston. The current time is 19:19:29.

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.