How far is Royalton, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Royalton, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
77.09 mi
01h 17m
Flight
69.7 mi
112.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.7 mi
Kilometers
112.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.09 mi
Kilometers
124.07 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sat, May 30, 8:00 PM CDT
Return by in Royalton
Sat, May 30, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royalton
2026-05-30T18:42
Arrive Plymouth
Sat, May 30, 8:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royalton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Royalton
38.2 mi
00h 38m
To Plymouth
38.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Centre Street

    31 m · 5 sec · West Centre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Centre Street
34 mi · 44%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 28%
I 494 South
5.59 mi · 7%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Centre Street

Keep slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
00h 38m from Royalton
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Royalton and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Royalton and 38.9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.71 one way or $19.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Royalton and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 69.7 mi (112.17 km).

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#1 Royalton

City in Minnesota

Population1,151
Coordinates45.8299700, -94.2936100
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: West Centre Street (-94.29361, 45.829973)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $9.71
Round trip
$19.42
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.71 $19.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.67 $21.33
Premium $4.39 $11.95 $23.89
Diesel $4.86 $13.23 $26.46

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Royalton and Plymouth. The current time is 18:42:44.

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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.