How far is Two Harbors, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Two Harbors, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.13 mi
02h 59m
Flight
163.28 mi
262.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.28 mi
Kilometers
262.77 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.13 mi
Kilometers
307.6 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Two Harbors
Sun, Apr 19, 4:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Two Harbors
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Two Harbors
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
Sandstone
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Two Harbors
93.8 mi
01h 29m
To Plymouth
97.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Two Harbors and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waterfront Drive

    1041 ft · 37 sec · Waterfront Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 61

    23.5 mi · 32 min · Highway 61

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    128.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Two Harbors 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 61
152 mi · 79%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 8%
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 3%
42nd Avenue North
4.77 mi · 2%
MN 100
3.89 mi · 2%
Northwest Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 61

Keep slight left

128 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
163.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 29m from Two Harbors
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny leaving Two Harbors and Chance Snow Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Two Harbors to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Two Harbors and 97.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny around Two Harbors and Chance Snow Showers near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

91 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

97 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

117 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Two Harbors and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 163.28 mi (262.77 km).

Two Harbors

#1 Two Harbors

County seat of Lake County, Minnesota

Population3,508
Coordinates47.0227100, -91.6707300
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-91.67073, 47.02279)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.53 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.11
13.48 gal · 51.06 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.06 $48.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.43 $52.86
Premium $4.39 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $4.86 $32.78 $65.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Two Harbors and Plymouth. The current time is 22:36:48.

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.