How far is Plymouth, MN from Oak Park Heights, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
39.38 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.39 mi
52.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.39 mi
Kilometers
52.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.38 mi
Kilometers
63.38 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Park Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-18T06:40
Arrive Oak Park Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Arden Hills
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

From Plymouth
19.6 mi
00h 25m
To Oak Park Heights
19.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Oak Park Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Oak Park Heights.

  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

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 East: Stillwater

    1284 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Osgood Avenue North

    568 ft · 21 sec · Osgood Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 59th Street North

    710 ft · 19 sec · 59th Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

    1 km · 2 min · 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North

    1125 ft · 55 sec · Penrose Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 57th Street North

    22 m · 5 sec · 57th Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Oak Park Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
25 mi · 63%
MN 36 East
7.95 mi · 20%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 14%
60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
0.64 mi · 2%
Penrose Avenue North
0.21 mi · 1%
59th Street North
0.13 mi
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 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arden Hills
00h 25m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Plymouth and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Oak Park Heights?

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Arden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Plymouth and 19.8 miles from Oak Park Heights.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Plymouth and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills

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 Arden Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 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 11.9 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
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden Hills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Oak Park Heights. Straight-line distance: 32.39 mi (52.12 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Oak Park Heights

#2 Oak Park Heights

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,973
Coordinates45.0313600, -92.7929800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Oak Park Heights (-92.79298, 45.03136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $4.96
Round trip
$9.92
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.96 $9.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.39 $6.10 $12.21
Diesel $4.86 $6.76 $13.52

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Oak Park Heights. The current time is 06:40:38.

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.