Origin
Anoka, MN
Night in Anoka on Thursday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anoka, MN to Plymouth, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anoka, MN
Tom Fisk
Plymouth, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anoka, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 17.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Ferry Street, I 494, I 94 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on South Ferry Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Anoka, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 17.1 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Ferry Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 169 / South Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 169 / South Ferry Street
Turn left onto US 169 / South Ferry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 West
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 494 South
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward MN 55
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Ferry Street | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| I 494 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| I 94 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| MN 55 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Ferry Street
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anoka, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 169
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
South Ferry Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 94; I 694
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94; I 694
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on I 494
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto MN 55
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MN 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on MN 55
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55
11
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.09 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Plymouth, MN
Night in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anoka, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 17.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Ferry Street, I 494, I 94. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Anoka, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 169 / South Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Anoka, MN to Plymouth, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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