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

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Maple Lake, MN is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
32.75 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.62 mi
49.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.62 mi
Kilometers
49.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.7 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Lake
Mon, May 4, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 9:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-04T19:33
Arrive Maple Lake
Mon, May 4, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Rockford
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
16.3 mi
00h 24m
To Maple Lake
16.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
66°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19.6 mi · 29 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oak Avenue North

    1095 ft · 32 sec · Oak Avenue North

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Maple 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
6 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oak Avenue North
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

19.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockford
00h 24m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near Maple Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Plymouth and 16.4 miles from Maple Lake.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near Maple Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Rockford

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

45 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

62 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

111 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Maple Lake. Straight-line distance: 30.62 mi (49.28 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Maple Lake

#2 Maple Lake

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,183
Coordinates45.2291300, -94.0019200
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Maple Lake (-94.00192, 45.22913)

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
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.39 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $4.86 $5.59 $11.19

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Maple Lake. The current time is 19:33:10.

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.