How far is Shoreview, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Shoreview, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.06 mi
00h 25m
Flight
15.78 mi
25.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.78 mi
Kilometers
25.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.06 mi
Kilometers
35.5 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 30, 12:58 PM CDT
Return by in Shoreview
Thu, Apr 30, 1:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shoreview
2026-04-30T12:33
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 30, 12:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shoreview
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Brooklyn Center
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Shoreview
9.3 mi
00h 12m
To Plymouth
12.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lexington Avenue North

    11 m · 1 sec · Lexington Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway 96

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway 96

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    1238 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1741 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 42nd Avenue North

    4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shoreview 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 25%
42nd Avenue North
4.77 mi · 22%
MN 100
3.89 mi · 18%
County Highway 96
1.91 mi · 9%
Northwest Boulevard
1.57 mi · 7%
I 35W South
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Merge slight left

4.89 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn Center
00h 12m from Shoreview
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Shoreview and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brooklyn Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Shoreview and 12.7 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Shoreview and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brooklyn Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn Center.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

84 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shoreview and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.4 km).

Shoreview

#1 Shoreview

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

Population27,092
Coordinates45.0791300, -93.1471700
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington Avenue North (-93.147293, 45.079128)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.57
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.78 $5.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.39 $3.43 $6.85
Diesel $4.86 $3.79 $7.59

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Shoreview and Plymouth. The current time is 12:33:39.

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.