How far is Plymouth, MN from Watertown, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Watertown, MN is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Watertown.
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Start on the route
855 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 494 South
1590 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
3130 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
2840 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
7.2 mi · 9 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 6, CR112: Wayzata Boulevard
1645 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue North
1.1 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North
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Continue on Watertown Road
6.9 mi · 11 min · Watertown Road
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Continue on County Road 20
3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 20
31 m · 3 sec · County Road 20
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 20
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Territorial Street East
16 m · 2 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
983 ft · 28 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lewis Avenue South
62 m · 5 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Avenue South
9 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Watertown.
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.
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
7.19 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Watertown?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maple Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Plymouth and 11.9 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Plain
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 Maple Plain.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 19.41 mi (31.24 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 Watertown
Township in Carver County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.9635700, -93.8471900 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-93.84719, 44.96357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
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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