How far is Plymouth, MN from Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
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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
2520 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 East: Minneapolis
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on General Mills Boulevard
2252 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 394 East: Minneapolis
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West
646 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East
2191 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail North
2439 ft · 53 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail North
36 m · 3 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North
1901 ft · 42 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail South
31 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail South
2223 ft · 47 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail South
30 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail South
1.5 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail South
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Turn left onto 19th Street South
1660 ft · 1 min · 19th Street South
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Turn right onto Ramada Avenue South
82 m · 12 sec · Ramada Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramada Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Lake Saint Croix Beach?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Plymouth and 20.1 miles from Lake Saint Croix Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Paul.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Lake Saint Croix Beach. Straight-line distance: 34.23 mi (55.09 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 Saint Croix Beach
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,071 |
| Coordinates | 44.9208000, -92.7668700 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Saint Croix Beach (-92.76687, 44.9208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.91 | $13.81 |
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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