How far is Plymouth, MN from Renville, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Renville, MN is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.16 mi
02h 09m
Flight
87.3 mi
140.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.3 mi
Kilometers
140.49 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.16 mi
Kilometers
166.02 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renville
Thu, Nov 12, 2:01 AM CST
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Nov 12, 4:11 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-11-11T23:51
Arrive Renville
Thu, Nov 12, 2:01 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CST

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Glencoe
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Plymouth
51.4 mi
01h 04m
To Renville
51.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51ยฐF
Veterans Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 9:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
43ยฐF
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 5:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    855 ft ยท 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto I 494 South

    1590 ft ยท 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi ยท 12 min

  4. 4

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

    2434 ft ยท 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi ยท 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    36.4 mi ยท 43 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m ยท 2 sec ยท US Highway 212

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    54.9 mi ยท 1 hr 11 min ยท US Highway 212

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Park Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 212
55 mi ยท 53%
MN 5 West
38 mi ยท 37%
I 494 South
10.1 mi ยท 10%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 212

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

54.9 mi ยท 01h 11m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
01h 04m from Plymouth
Leave By
2:10 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Cloudy near Renville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Plymouth and 51.7 miles from Renville.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:10 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Cloudy near Renville.

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

79 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Renville. Straight-line distance: 87.3 mi (140.49 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Renville

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,162
Coordinates44.7891300, -95.2116700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Renville (-95.21167, 44.78913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.78 L ยท about $14.08
Round trip
$28.16
7.28 gal ยท 27.56 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $14.08 $28.16
Mid-grade $4.35 $15.84 $31.69
Premium $4.88 $17.77 $35.54
Diesel $6.00 $21.85 $43.70

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 ยท Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Renville. The current time is 23:51:58.

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.