How far is Turtle River, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Turtle River, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.74 mi
03h 46m
Flight
188.49 mi
303.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.49 mi
Kilometers
303.34 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.74 mi
Kilometers
361.69 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 30, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in Turtle River
Thu, Apr 30, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Turtle River
2026-04-30T02:28
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 30, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Turtle River
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lincoln
MN

Community in Minnesota, United States

From Turtle River
110.4 mi
01h 53m
To Plymouth
114.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Turtle River and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Turtle River and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue East

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Island View Drive Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · Island View Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Voyageur Highway

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue South

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  23. 23

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1335 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    2341 ft · 48 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 15%
State 64
28.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 210
26.4 mi · 12%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 10%
Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 6%
Voyageur Highway
13.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
188.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
01h 53m from Turtle River
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Turtle River 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 Turtle River to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Turtle River and 114.3 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.30 one way or $56.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

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

RAIL

Staples

20 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

81 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

114 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Turtle River and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 188.49 mi (303.34 km).

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#1 Turtle River

Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota

Population1,137
Coordinates47.5874500, -94.7516500
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue East (-94.751666, 47.587471)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.02 L · about $28.30
Round trip
$56.60
15.86 gal · 60.04 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $28.30 $56.60
Mid-grade $3.92 $31.09 $62.19
Premium $4.39 $34.83 $69.66
Diesel $4.86 $38.57 $77.14

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 Turtle River and Plymouth. The current time is 02:28:50.

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.