How far is Red Lake, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Red Lake, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Morrison County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Lake and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lake and Plymouth.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 89
1097 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 89
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Continue on Highway 89 Northwest
14.7 mi · 26 min · Highway 89 Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 89
10.9 mi · 19 min · State Highway 89
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Take the ramp straight
147 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
1973 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State 64
15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210
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At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on County Road 11
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1335 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
2341 ft · 48 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 Red Lake 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
At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Red Lake and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Lake to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Motley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.1 miles from Red Lake and 124.1 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.76 one way or $61.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Red Lake and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Motley
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 Motley.
Staples
St. Cloud
Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Lake and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 211.49 mi (340.36 km).
#1 Red Lake
Census-designated place in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,731 |
| Coordinates | 47.8763500, -95.0169400 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| 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: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $33.80 | $67.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $37.86 | $75.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $41.93 | $83.86 |
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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