How far is Plymouth, MN from Linwood, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Linwood, MN is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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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.
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Linwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Linwood.
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Start on the route
19 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit right toward I 494 North
57 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East
2523 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
6.7 mi · 8 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
2242 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
12.9 mi · 16 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northeast
7.6 mi · 13 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto North Linwood Drive
917 ft · 42 sec · North Linwood Drive
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Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast
777 ft · 38 sec · Regulus Street Northeast
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Turn left onto 213th Lane Northeast
69 m · 10 sec · 213th Lane Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 213th Lane Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Linwood.
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.
Central Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
12.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 Partly Sunny near Linwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Linwood?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 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?
Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Plymouth and 20.4 miles from Linwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Linwood.
Stop Ideas Near Blaine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blaine.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Linwood. Straight-line distance: 29.21 mi (47.01 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 Linwood
Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,464 |
| Coordinates | 45.3569100, -93.1116100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linwood (-93.11161, 45.35691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 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 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
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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