How far is Plymouth, MN from Montrose, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Montrose, MN is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Montrose.
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Start on the route
855 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 494 South
1590 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
3130 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
2840 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 15 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Continue on US 12
1 km · 51 sec · US 12
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Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast
2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
2660 ft · 57 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buffalo Avenue South
7 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Montrose.
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.
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Montrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Montrose?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Maple Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Plymouth and 13.9 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Plain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Plain.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 22.56 mi (36.3 km).
#1 Plymouth
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,635 |
| Coordinates | 45.0105200, -93.4555100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montrose
Human settlement in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,638 |
| Coordinates | 45.0649600, -93.9110800 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-93.91108, 45.06496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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