How far is Plymouth, MN from Turtle River, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Turtle River, MN is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Turtle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Turtle River.
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Start on the route
19 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit right toward I 494 North
57 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto State 64
15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji
1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto Island View Drive Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Island View Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Main Avenue West
1.3 km · 3 min · Main Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Turtle River.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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54.4 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Turtle River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Turtle River?
The road trip is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Plymouth and 110.3 miles from Turtle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.77 one way or $55.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Turtle River.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.
Staples
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Turtle River. Straight-line distance: 188.49 mi (303.34 km).
#1 Plymouth
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,635 |
| Coordinates | 45.0105200, -93.4555100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Turtle River
Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,137 |
| Coordinates | 47.5874500, -94.7516500 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Turtle River (-94.75165, 47.58745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $27.77 | $55.53 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $30.51 | $61.01 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.17 | $68.34 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $37.84 | $75.68 |
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 30, 2026
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