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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.77 mi
00h 56m
Flight
29.21 mi
47.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.21 mi
Kilometers
47.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.77 mi
Kilometers
65.62 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linwood
Sun, May 31, 3:11 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, May 31, 4:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-31T02:14
Arrive Linwood
Sun, May 31, 3:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Blaine
MN

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

From Plymouth
20.4 mi
00h 28m
To Linwood
20.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 494 North

    57 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East

    2523 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    6.7 mi · 8 min · MN-610

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    12.9 mi · 16 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northeast

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Linwood Drive

    917 ft · 42 sec · North Linwood Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast

    777 ft · 38 sec · Regulus Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 213th Lane Northeast

    69 m · 10 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
12.9 mi · 32%
MN-610
7.62 mi · 19%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
7.58 mi · 19%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 13%
US 169 North
3.43 mi · 8%
I 94 East
2.44 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
00h 28m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blaine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blaine.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

86 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Linwood. Straight-line distance: 29.21 mi (47.01 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Linwood

Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,464
Coordinates45.3569100, -93.1116100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Linwood (-93.11161, 45.35691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.14
Round trip
$10.28
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Linwood. The current time is 02:14:48.

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.