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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.15 mi
02h 16m
Flight
82.19 mi
132.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.19 mi
Kilometers
132.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.15 mi
Kilometers
162.79 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wabasha
Tue, May 26, 11:53 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Tue, May 26, 2:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-26T09:36
Arrive Wabasha
Tue, May 26, 11:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Trier
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
50.5 mi
01h 08m
To Wabasha
50.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    855 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East

    978 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1573 ft · 22 sec · Crosstown Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Crosstown Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    107 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    37 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  23. 23

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  25. 25

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 61

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 5th Grant Boulevard West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West

  28. 28

    Continue on Grant Boulevard West

    1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West

  29. 29

    Continue on 4th Grant Boulevard West

    731 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    1189 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    714 ft · 22 sec · Main Street West

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Alleghany Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Alleghany Avenue

  33. 33

    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.

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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
26.6 mi · 26%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 15%
Crosstown Highway
12 mi · 12%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 11%
MN 13 North
10.8 mi · 11%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.72 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
82.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Trier
01h 08m from Plymouth
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

31 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

45 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

85 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

109 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Wabasha. Straight-line distance: 82.19 mi (132.28 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Wabasha

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,467
Coordinates44.3838600, -92.0329400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Wabasha (-92.03294, 44.38386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $12.74
Round trip
$25.48
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Wabasha. The current time is 09:36:41.

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.