How far is Plymouth, MN from Lewiston, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Lewiston, MN is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
135.33 mi
02h 48m
Flight
105.53 mi
169.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.53 mi
Kilometers
169.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.33 mi
Kilometers
217.8 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 9:17 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Wed, May 13, 12:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-12T18:28
Arrive Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 9:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Belle Creek
MN

Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota

From Plymouth
67.6 mi
01h 24m
To Lewiston
67.7 mi
01h 24m

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
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    855 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East

    978 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1573 ft · 22 sec · Crosstown Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Crosstown Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 74

    1379 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Whitewater Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Whitewater Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    10 mi · 13 min · East 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Fremont Street

    1329 ft · 31 sec · North Fremont Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
43.7 mi · 32%
Rochester
21 mi · 15%
I 90 East
14.4 mi · 11%
Crosstown Highway
12 mi · 9%
MN 13 North
10.8 mi · 8%
East 6th Street
10 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 52 South

Continue straight

26.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
105.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Creek
01h 24m from Plymouth
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Belle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Plymouth and 67.7 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.06 one way or $34.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

23 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

67 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

100 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 105.53 mi (169.83 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,543
Coordinates43.9844100, -91.8693200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Lewiston (-91.86932, 43.98441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.08 L · about $17.06
Round trip
$34.12
9.56 gal · 36.16 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.06 $34.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.74 $37.48
Premium $4.39 $20.99 $41.99
Diesel $4.86 $23.25 $46.50

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Lewiston. The current time is 18:28:19.

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.