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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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.
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Start on Strong Street
886 ft · 25 sec · Strong Street
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Continue on South Tyler Street
2299 ft · 1 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Garfield Street
2825 ft · 40 sec · Garfield Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
922 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 14
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Take the exit left toward US 14/MN 23
918 ft · 28 sec · US 14/MN 23
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
22.3 mi · 28 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto East College Drive
2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive
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Continue on State Highway 19
13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on State Highway 19
20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on West Bridge Street
3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street
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Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax
31.3 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
27.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1632 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
1436 ft · 24 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 Tyler 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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Tyler
City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,058 |
| Coordinates | 44.2783000, -96.1347500 |
| Altitude | 531 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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