How far is Santiago, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Santiago, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.37 mi
00h 50m
Flight
40.59 mi
65.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.37 mi
Kilometers
76.24 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, May 31, 9:10 AM CDT
Return by in Santiago
Sun, May 31, 10:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santiago
2026-05-31T08:19
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, May 31, 9:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santiago
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Santiago
23.4 mi
00h 25m
To Plymouth
24 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 165th Avenue

    14.4 mi · 20 min · 165th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  5. 5

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santiago 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 46%
165th Avenue
14.4 mi · 30%
I 494 South
5.59 mi · 12%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 3%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 3%
County Road 11
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fenning Avenue

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 25m from Santiago
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Santiago 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 Santiago to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Santiago and 24 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santiago and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 40.59 mi (65.33 km).

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#1 Santiago

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,091
Coordinates45.5391300, -93.8199700
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 165th Avenue (-93.819967, 45.53913)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.92
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.96 $11.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.39 $7.33 $14.67
Diesel $4.86 $8.12 $16.25

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Santiago and Plymouth. The current time is 08:19:40.

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.