How far is Plymouth, MN from Wabasha, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Wabasha, MN is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Wabasha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Wabasha.
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Start on the route
855 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1944 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East
978 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1573 ft · 22 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
107 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
37 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61
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Turn left onto 5th Grant Boulevard West
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on Grant Boulevard West
1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on 4th Grant Boulevard West
731 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Bridge Avenue
1189 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street West
714 ft · 22 sec · Main Street West
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Turn right onto Alleghany Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Alleghany Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alleghany Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Wabasha.
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.
Route 61/Route 63
Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Wabasha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Wabasha?
The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
New Trier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Plymouth and 50.6 miles from Wabasha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.74 one way or $25.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Wabasha.
Stop Ideas Near New Trier
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 New Trier.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Wabasha. Straight-line distance: 82.19 mi (132.28 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 Wabasha
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,467 |
| Coordinates | 44.3838600, -92.0329400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasha (-92.03294, 44.38386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $17.36 | $34.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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