How far is Saint Joseph, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.53 mi
01h 01m
Flight
56.81 mi
91.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.81 mi
Kilometers
91.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.53 mi
Kilometers
103.85 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sat, May 30, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 2:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-30T00:19
Arrive Plymouth
Sat, May 30, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Saint Joseph
32.2 mi
00h 30m
To Plymouth
32.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on College Avenue North

    33 m · 7 sec · College Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Minnesota Street

    1.5 km · 4 min · West Minnesota Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    34 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    32 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 2

    1908 ft · 58 sec · County Road 2

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1915 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-94 E

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I-94 E

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 E
56.3 mi · 87%
I 494 South
5.59 mi · 9%
West Minnesota Street
0.91 mi · 1%
County Road 2
0.72 mi · 1%
MN 55
0.56 mi · 1%
College Avenue North
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I-94 E

Merge slight left onto I-94 E

56.3 mi · 01h 01m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
56.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 30m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Saint Joseph and 32.3 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 56.81 mi (91.42 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

City in Minnesota, United States

Population7,763
Coordinates45.5649600, -94.3183300
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: College Avenue North (-94.318058, 45.565017)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.27
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.14 $16.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.94 $17.88
Premium $4.39 $10.01 $20.03
Diesel $4.86 $11.09 $22.18

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 Saint Joseph and Plymouth. The current time is 00:19:41.

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.