How far is Plymouth, MN from Madison Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Madison Lake, MN is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
85.07 mi
01h 42m
Flight
58.45 mi
94.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.45 mi
Kilometers
94.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.07 mi
Kilometers
136.9 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison Lake
Sat, May 30, 6:59 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sat, May 30, 8:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-30T17:16
Arrive Madison Lake
Sat, May 30, 6:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Webster
MN

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

From Plymouth
42.5 mi
00h 51m
To Madison Lake
42.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Madison Lake.

  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

    16.2 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    39.9 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  10. 10

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 60

    11.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 60

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 60

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 60

  13. 13

    Continue on Walnut Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
40.5 mi · 48%
I 494 South
16.5 mi · 19%
State Highway 60
11.2 mi · 13%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 9%
Highway 60
5.21 mi · 6%
Walnut Avenue
2.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 43m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster
00h 51m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Madison Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Madison Lake?

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Plymouth and 42.6 miles from Madison Lake.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Madison Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Webster

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

50 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

64 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Madison Lake. Straight-line distance: 58.45 mi (94.06 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 Madison Lake

Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,202
Coordinates44.2044100, -93.8155100
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Madison Lake (-93.81551, 44.20441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.41
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.71 $21.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.76 $23.53
Premium $4.39 $13.18 $26.35
Diesel $4.86 $14.59 $29.18

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Madison Lake. The current time is 17:16:53.

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.