How far is Tyler, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Tyler, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.28 mi
03h 00m
Flight
141.08 mi
227.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.08 mi
Kilometers
227.05 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.28 mi
Kilometers
278.86 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, May 3, 8:07 AM CDT
Return by in Tyler
Sun, May 3, 11:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyler
2026-05-03T05:07
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, May 3, 8:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyler
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
Fairfax
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Tyler
87.9 mi
01h 30m
To Plymouth
85.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Strong Street

    886 ft · 25 sec · Strong Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Tyler Street

    2299 ft · 1 min · South Tyler Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2825 ft · 40 sec · Garfield Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 14

    922 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 14

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward US 14/MN 23

    918 ft · 28 sec · US 14/MN 23

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    22.3 mi · 28 min · State Highway 23

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East College Drive

    2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 19

    20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19

  11. 11

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax

    31.3 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1632 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1436 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyler 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
50.5 mi · 29%
State Highway 19
34.4 mi · 20%
MN 19
31.3 mi · 18%
State Highway 23
22.3 mi · 13%
I 494 North
10.4 mi · 6%
West Bridge Street
7.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MN 19

Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax

31.3 mi · 00h 42m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
141.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
01h 30m from Tyler
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tyler and Mostly Clear near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Tyler and 85.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.84 one way or $43.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyler and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 141.08 mi (227.05 km).

Tyler

#1 Tyler

City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,058
Coordinates44.2783000, -96.1347500
Altitude531
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Strong Street (-96.134742, 44.278299)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.15 L · about $21.84
Round trip
$43.68
12.24 gal · 46.3 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.84 $43.68
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.00 $47.99
Premium $4.39 $26.88 $53.76
Diesel $4.86 $29.77 $59.54

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyler and Plymouth. The current time is 05:07:19.

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.