How far is Plymouth, MN from Norwood (historical), MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Norwood (historical), MN is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 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 CST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.23 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.54 mi
45.93 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Plymouth.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.54 mi
Kilometers
45.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.23 mi
Kilometers
61.53 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

Gas Cost Calculator

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 Norwood (historical)
Sun, Nov 8, 4:32 PM CST
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Nov 8, 5:20 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-11-08T15:44
Arrive Norwood (historical)
Sun, Nov 8, 4:32 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:30 PM CST
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
Chaska
MN

City in Minnesota

From Plymouth
19.1 mi
00h 24m
To Norwood (historical)
19.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Norwood (historical).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Norwood (historical).

  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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    2434 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Faxon Road

    1330 ft · 57 sec · North Faxon Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    1478 ft · 56 sec · East Elm Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Norwood (historical).

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 5 West
27.5 mi · 72%
I 494 South
10.1 mi · 26%
East Elm Street
0.28 mi · 1%
North Faxon Road
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 5 West

Keep slight left

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

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
+9.7 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chaska
00h 24m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Norwood (historical).

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Norwood (historical)?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 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?

Chaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Plymouth and 19.1 miles from Norwood (historical).

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Norwood (historical).

Stop Ideas Near Chaska

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Norwood (historical). Straight-line distance: 28.54 mi (45.93 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Norwood (historical)

Norwood (historical) is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.7680200, -93.9274700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Norwood (historical) (-93.92747, 44.76802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.61
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $5.31 $10.61
Mid-grade $4.41 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.94 $6.67 $13.34
Diesel $6.07 $8.19 $16.38

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Norwood (historical). The current time is 15:44:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.