How far is Plymouth, MN from Le Sueur, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Le Sueur, MN is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
53.27 mi
01h 09m
Flight
44.15 mi
71.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.15 mi
Kilometers
71.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.27 mi
Kilometers
85.73 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 10:56 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 30, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-30T09:46
Arrive Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 10:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carver
MN

City in Carver County, Minnesota

From Plymouth
26.6 mi
00h 34m
To Le Sueur
26.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Le Sueur.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    855 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto I 494 South

    1590 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    2434 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1919 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11

  9. 9

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 40

    3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11

  14. 14

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: Le Sueur

    1071 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 22

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Road 22

  19. 19

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    3149 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 11
19.1 mi · 36%
MN 5 West
13.1 mi · 25%
I 494 South
10.1 mi · 19%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
2 mi · 4%
Commerce Street
0.72 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 5 West

Keep slight left

11.6 mi · 00h 13m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carver
00h 34m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Le Sueur?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Carver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Plymouth and 26.7 miles from Le Sueur.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Stop Ideas Near Carver

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

41 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Le Sueur. Straight-line distance: 44.15 mi (71.05 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Le Sueur

#2 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Le Sueur (-93.91524, 44.46135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.42
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.71 $13.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.37 $14.74
Premium $4.39 $8.26 $16.51
Diesel $4.86 $9.14 $18.29

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Le Sueur. The current time is 09:46:59.

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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.