How far is Plymouth, MN from Lake City, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Lake City, MN is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Lake City.
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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
11.7 mi · 15 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
107 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
37 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto West Chestnut Street
55 m · 8 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Lake City.
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.
Route 61/Route 63
Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Plymouth and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Lake City?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Plymouth and 43.4 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.92 one way or $21.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Plymouth and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
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 Empire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 69.99 mi (112.63 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 Lake City
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 4,357 |
| Coordinates | 44.4496800, -92.2682000 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-92.2682, 44.44968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
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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