How far is Winthrop, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Winthrop, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
69.81 mi
01h 13m
Flight
55.13 mi
88.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.13 mi
Kilometers
88.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.81 mi
Kilometers
112.35 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Return by in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winthrop
2026-04-23T06:10
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winthrop
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
Norwood Young America
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Winthrop
37.5 mi
00h 36m
To Plymouth
32.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street West

    2480 ft · 1 min · 4th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 15

    12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  3. 3

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1632 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1436 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winthrop 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
50.5 mi · 72%
I 494 North
10.4 mi · 15%
MN 55
0.61 mi · 1%
4th Street West
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 15

Keep slight right

27.7 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood Young America
00h 36m from Winthrop
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winthrop and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Norwood Young America is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Winthrop and 32.4 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Winthrop and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood Young America

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwood Young America, 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 Norwood Young America.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

62 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

90 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

112 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winthrop and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 55.13 mi (88.72 km).

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#1 Winthrop

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,323
Coordinates44.5430200, -94.3663700
Altitude316
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 Street West (-94.366371, 44.543065)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.56
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.78 $17.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.65 $19.29
Premium $4.39 $10.80 $21.61
Diesel $4.86 $11.97 $23.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winthrop and Plymouth. The current time is 06:10:58.

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.