How far is Plymouth, MN from Mahnomen, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Mahnomen, MN is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.29 mi
04h 23m
Flight
199.53 mi
321.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.53 mi
Kilometers
321.11 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.29 mi
Kilometers
364.18 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahnomen
Fri, Apr 17, 1:24 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Fri, Apr 17, 5:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-17T09:01
Arrive Mahnomen
Fri, Apr 17, 1:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lincoln
MN

Community in Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
113 mi
02h 11m
To Mahnomen
113.3 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
37°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    38 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    29 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    35.2 mi · 40 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

    1701 ft · 49 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1485 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
50.7 mi · 22%
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 10%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Pine Street
0.8 mi
County Road 11
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
199.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 11m from Plymouth
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Plymouth and Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Plymouth and 113.3 miles from Mahnomen.

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

The direct path is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Plymouth and Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

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

RAIL

Staples

20 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

81 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

114 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Mahnomen. Straight-line distance: 199.53 mi (321.11 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Mahnomen

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,220
Coordinates47.3152400, -95.9686500
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Mahnomen (-95.96865, 47.31524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.23 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.03
15.98 gal · 60.46 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $28.52 $57.03
Mid-grade $3.92 $31.33 $62.66
Premium $4.39 $35.09 $70.18
Diesel $4.86 $38.86 $77.73

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Mahnomen. The current time is 09:01:26.

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.