How far is Plymouth, MN from Lake Crystal, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Lake Crystal, MN is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Lake Crystal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Lake Crystal.
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Start on the route
855 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 494 South
1590 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
2434 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway
1919 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 11
94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Continue on County Road 40
3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40
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Turn left onto County Road 11
5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward North Main Street
714 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1970 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Prince Street
23 m · 2 sec · West Prince Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Prince Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Lake Crystal.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 11
Continue straight
23.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Lake Crystal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Lake Crystal?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Blakeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Plymouth and 44.5 miles from Lake Crystal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Lake Crystal.
Stop Ideas Near Blakeley
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 Blakeley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Lake Crystal. Straight-line distance: 72.94 mi (117.38 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 Crystal
City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,512 |
| Coordinates | 44.1058000, -94.2188500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Crystal (-94.21885, 44.1058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.21 | $22.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.27 | $30.55 |
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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