How far is Wabasha, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Wabasha, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wabasha and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wabasha and Plymouth.
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Start on Alleghany Avenue
1110 ft · 51 sec · Alleghany Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
1459 ft · 27 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on Grant Boulevard West
1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on 5th Grant Boulevard West
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Route 61
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
43 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2416 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wabasha and Plymouth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 52 North
Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Wabasha and Sunny near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wabasha to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
New Trier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Wabasha and 46.1 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.13 one way or $24.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wabasha and Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near New Trier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Trier.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wabasha and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 82.19 mi (132.28 km).
#1 Wabasha
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,467 |
| Coordinates | 44.3838600, -92.0329400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.13 | $24.27 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $16.54 | $33.08 |
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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