How far is Vadnais Heights, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Vadnais Heights, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vadnais Heights and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vadnais Heights and Plymouth.
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Start on Stockdale Road
700 ft · 19 sec · Stockdale Road
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Continue on Edgerton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Edgerton Street
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Turn slight right onto Vadnais Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Vadnais Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rice Street
68 m · 4 sec · Rice Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street
28 m · 2 sec · Rice Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 694 West
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue
1230 ft · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 42nd Avenue North
4.8 mi · 9 min · 42nd Avenue North
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Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn right
1562 ft · 29 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 Vadnais Heights and Plymouth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 694 West
Merge slight left
9.38 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vadnais Heights to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Vadnais Heights and 14.9 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Fridley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vadnais Heights and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 18.91 mi (30.44 km).
#1 Vadnais Heights
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 13,796 |
| Coordinates | 45.0574700, -93.0738300 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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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