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

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Spring Lake, MN is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
58.68 mi
01h 08m
Flight
41.33 mi
66.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.33 mi
Kilometers
66.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.68 mi
Kilometers
94.43 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Lake
Mon, May 25, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Mon, May 25, 9:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-25T06:51
Arrive Spring Lake
Mon, May 25, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Lino Lakes
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
29.3 mi
00h 34m
To Spring Lake
29.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: Cambridge, North Branch

    1406 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Saint Croix Trail

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

    70 m · 6 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
35.4 mi · 60%
I 94 East
13.2 mi · 23%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 9%
Highway 95 Northeast
2.74 mi · 5%
Saint Croix Trail
0.81 mi · 1%
MN 95
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lino Lakes
00h 34m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Spring Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Lino Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Plymouth and 29.4 miles from Spring Lake.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Spring Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Lino Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

79 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

97 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 41.33 mi (66.52 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spring Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates45.5421800, -93.0657800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Spring Lake (-93.06578, 45.54218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.12 $16.23
Premium $4.39 $9.09 $18.18
Diesel $4.86 $10.07 $20.14

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Spring Lake. The current time is 06:51:40.

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.