How far is Ramsey, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Ramsey, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.97 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.32 mi
27.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.32 mi
Kilometers
27.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.97 mi
Kilometers
36.96 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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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 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 4:12 PM CDT
Return by in Ramsey
Mon, May 4, 4:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramsey
2026-05-04T15:38
Arrive Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 4:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ramsey
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Osseo
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Ramsey
11.6 mi
00h 16m
To Plymouth
11.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    124 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 160th Lane Northwest

    1344 ft · 1 min · 160th Lane Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest

    1044 ft · 49 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    41 m · 3 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    120 m · 11 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    88 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road

    843 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road

    42 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Ferry Street

    8 mi · 12 min · South Ferry Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West

    2455 ft · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Ferry Street
8.05 mi · 35%
I 494 South
5.65 mi · 25%
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
5.16 mi · 22%
I 94 West
2.1 mi · 9%
West Main Street
0.59 mi · 3%
MN 55
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Ferry Street

Turn right onto South Ferry Street

8.05 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osseo
00h 16m from Ramsey
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ramsey and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Osseo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Ramsey and 11.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ramsey and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Osseo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Osseo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Osseo.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

92 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 17.32 mi (27.87 km).

Ramsey

#1 Ramsey

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population28,523
Coordinates45.2611000, -93.4500000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.44975, 45.260382)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.18 $6.35
Premium $4.39 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $4.86 $3.94 $7.88

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramsey and Plymouth. The current time is 15:38:20.

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.