Origin
Babbitt, MN
Afternoon in Babbitt on Monday
Local time
2:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babbitt, MN to Plymouth, MN
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
243.9 mi
392 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
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6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Babbitt, MN
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Plymouth, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Babbitt, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 243.9 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Babbitt Road, Highway 70, Ely-Babbitt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
121.9 miles from Babbitt, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 243.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Babbitt Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Babbitt, MN to Plymouth, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Babbitt Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ely-Babbitt Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 169 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 53 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Speaker Irvin N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Babbitt Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babbitt, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on South Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Drive
2
Turn right onto Babbitt Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Babbitt Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 70
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
County Highway 70
4
Continue on Ely-Babbitt Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ely-Babbitt Road
5
Continue on Highway 21
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Highway 21
6
Continue on County Highway 21
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
County Highway 21
7
Continue on Highway 21
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 21
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 169
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 169
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 53 South: Virginia
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 53 South: Virginia
10
Continue on US 53 South: Virginia
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 53 South: Virginia
11
Merge slight left onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
12
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
6 min
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
37 mi
·
43 min
15
Take the exit slight right
15 mi
·
19 min
16
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
7 min
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
I 35 South
18
Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 35 South
19
Merge slight left
110 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35W: Minneapolis
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 694 West
22
Merge slight left
4.9 mi
·
6 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 100
24
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CR 9: 42nd Avenue
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto 42nd Avenue North
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
42nd Avenue North
27
Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Boulevard
28
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 121.9 miles from Babbitt, MN, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.9 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Babbitt, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Babbitt, MN
This is one driving day of about 243.9 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Babbitt, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.9 mi from Babbitt, MN · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.9 miles from Babbitt, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plymouth, MN
The final approach into Plymouth, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Plymouth, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.89 one way
$69.77 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $37.65 | $75.30 |
| premium | $4.39 | $42.17 | $84.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.19 | $108.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.61 | $11.71 |
| Efficient EV | 61 | 0 | $21.34 | $9.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.6 | 1 | $34.15 | $15.61 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Plymouth on Monday
Local time
2:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
3h 55m 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 Babbitt, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 243.9 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Babbitt Road, Highway 70, Ely-Babbitt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.9 miles from Babbitt, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Babbitt, MN to Plymouth, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Babbitt, MN to Plymouth, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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