How far is Plymouth, MN from Mahtomedi, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Mahtomedi, MN is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.79 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.94 mi
40.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.94 mi
Kilometers
40.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.79 mi
Kilometers
52.77 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahtomedi
Sun, Apr 26, 12:28 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 26, 1:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-26T11:44
Arrive Mahtomedi
Sun, Apr 26, 12:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hilltop
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
16.3 mi
00h 21m
To Mahtomedi
16.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 120: Century Avenue

    1372 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Century Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Century Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East County Line Road

    1294 ft · 30 sec · East County Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wildwood Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Wildwood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mahtomedi Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mahtomedi Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Juniper Street

    1285 ft · 1 min · Juniper Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Griffin Avenue

    142 m · 20 sec · Griffin Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Griffin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
23.5 mi · 72%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 16%
Wildwood Road
1.31 mi · 4%
North Century Avenue
0.94 mi · 3%
Mahtomedi Avenue
0.84 mi · 3%
MN 120
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Keep slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hilltop
00h 21m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Mahtomedi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hilltop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Plymouth and 16.4 miles from Mahtomedi.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Mahtomedi.

Stop Ideas Near Hilltop

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 Hilltop and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 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 9.8 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
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Mahtomedi. Straight-line distance: 24.94 mi (40.14 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Mahtomedi

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population8,276
Coordinates45.0696900, -92.9516000
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Mahtomedi (-92.9516, 45.06969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.39 $5.09 $10.19
Diesel $4.86 $5.64 $11.28

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Mahtomedi. The current time is 11:44:51.

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.