How far is Starbuck, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Starbuck, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Urban township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Starbuck and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starbuck and Plymouth.
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Start on North Main Street
10 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
32 mi · 48 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street South
1183 ft · 27 sec · Main Street South
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: St. Cloud
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
89.6 mi · 1 hr 36 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 Starbuck and Plymouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
89.6 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Starbuck 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 Starbuck to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Collegeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Starbuck and 64.4 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.20 one way or $32.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Starbuck and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Collegeville
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 Collegeville.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starbuck and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 109.14 mi (175.64 km).
#1 Starbuck
City in Pope County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 45.6144000, -95.5311500 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $16.20 | $32.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.94 | $39.88 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $22.08 | $44.17 |
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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