How far is Woodland, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Woodland, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodland and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland and Plymouth.
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Start on Maple Hill Road
156 m · 28 sec · Maple Hill Road
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Turn left onto County Road 101
2039 ft · 35 sec · County Road 101
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Continue on Bushaway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bushaway Road
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Continue on Gleason Lake Road
823 ft · 18 sec · Gleason Lake Road
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Continue on Gleason Lake Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Gleason Lake Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gleason Lake Drive
17 m · 1 sec · Gleason Lake Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gleason Lake Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Gleason Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Carlson Parkway
1514 ft · 42 sec · Carlson Parkway
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Turn left onto I 494 North
1568 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 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 Woodland 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.
Bushaway Road
Continue on Bushaway Road
1.54 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Woodland and Sunny near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodland to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Wayzata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Woodland and 4 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodland and Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Wayzata
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayzata.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodland and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 5 mi (8.04 km).
#1 Woodland
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.9469100, -93.5041200 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
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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