How far is Plymouth, MN from Truman, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Truman, MN is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
115.38 mi
02h 24m
Flight
95 mi
152.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95 mi
Kilometers
152.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.38 mi
Kilometers
185.69 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Truman
Mon, May 25, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Tue, May 26, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-25T20:23
Arrive Truman
Mon, May 25, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Ottawa
MN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Plymouth
57.7 mi
01h 12m
To Truman
57.7 mi
01h 12m

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
87°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1919 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11

  9. 9

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 40

    3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11

  14. 14

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairmont

    11 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Ciro Street

    2405 ft · 1 min · East Ciro Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ciro Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 11
71.8 mi · 62%
MN 5 West
13.1 mi · 11%
Fairmont
11 mi · 10%
I 494 South
10.1 mi · 9%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
2 mi · 2%
County Road 40
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 11

Continue straight

24.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
95 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottawa
01h 12m from Plymouth
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plymouth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Truman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Plymouth and 57.7 miles from Truman.

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

The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.53 one way or $29.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Truman.

Stop Ideas Near Ottawa

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

88 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

113 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Truman. Straight-line distance: 95 mi (152.89 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Truman

American politician (1884–1972), 33rd President of the United States (in office from 1945 to 1953)

Population1,028
Coordinates43.8277300, -94.4371900
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Truman (-94.43719, 43.82773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.41 L · about $14.53
Round trip
$29.05
8.14 gal · 30.82 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.53 $29.05
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.96 $31.92
Premium $4.39 $17.88 $35.75
Diesel $4.86 $19.80 $39.59

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Truman. The current time is 20:23:09.

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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.