How far is Rapidan, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Rapidan, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapidan and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapidan and Plymouth.
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Start on 190th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 190th Street
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Turn left onto Old Highway 66
2.6 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 66
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Turn left onto Hawthorn Road
2479 ft · 40 sec · Hawthorn Road
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Turn right onto Hemlock Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hemlock Road
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Turn left onto Southbend Avenue
617 ft · 19 sec · Southbend Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road 33
35 m · 3 sec · County Road 33
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Turn right
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue on South Minnesota Avenue
11.6 mi · 15 min · South Minnesota Avenue
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Quaker Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40
3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East
2282 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1632 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
1436 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1610 ft · 42 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rapidan and Plymouth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
14.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rapidan 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 Rapidan to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Blakeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Rapidan and 43.9 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.92 one way or $21.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rapidan and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Blakeley
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 Blakeley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapidan and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 70.13 mi (112.86 km).
#1 Rapidan
Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.0944100, -94.0685700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,635 |
| Coordinates | 45.0105200, -93.4555100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
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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