Trip from Cokato, MN to Plymouth, MN

Drive Time

51m

Distance

41 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Cokato, MN, MN

Cokato, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Plymouth, MN, MN

Plymouth, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Cokato, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 41 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cokato Street East, US 12, 60th Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.86 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

20.5 miles from Cokato, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 41 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cokato Street East 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cokato, MN to Plymouth, MN is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cokato, MN to Plymouth, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cokato Street East Unavailable Refreshing
US 12 Unavailable Refreshing
60th Street Southwest Unavailable Refreshing
6th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Pacific Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Nelson Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
60th Street Southeast Unavailable Refreshing
Babcock Boulevard West Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Cokato Street East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cokato, MN and Plymouth, MN.

1

Start on Broadway Avenue South

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Broadway Avenue South
2

Turn right onto Cokato Street East

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Cokato Street East
3

Continue on US 12

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 12
4

Continue on 60th Street Southwest

3.5 mi · 4 min · 60th Street Southwest
5

Continue on 6th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · 6th Street
6

Continue on US 12

4.1 mi · 5 min · US 12
7

Continue on Pacific Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
8

Continue on US 12

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 12
9

Continue on Nelson Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
10

Continue on US 12

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12
11

Continue on 60th Street Southeast

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast
12

Continue on US 12

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12
13

Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

3.9 mi · 5 min · Babcock Boulevard West
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

141 ft · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
15

Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

2.1 mi · 2 min · Babcock Boulevard
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

141 ft · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
17

Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · Babcock Boulevard
18

Turn left onto Main Street East

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street East
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto Baker Park Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Baker Park Road
20

Turn slight right onto County Road 19

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Road 19
21

Turn right onto County Road 24

7.3 mi · 11 min · County Road 24
22

Turn right

2.3 mi · 3 min
23

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 42 sec
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.5 miles from Cokato, MN, or about 25m 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 41 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.5 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

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 Cokato, 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 Cokato, MN

This is one driving day of about 41 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cokato, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.5 mi from Cokato, MN · 25m into the drive

Downtown Albertville, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albertville, MN

21 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

Maple Grove, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albertville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Cokato, 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

$5.86 one way

$11.73 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $6.33 $12.66
premium $4.39 $7.09 $14.18
diesel $5.64 $9.11 $18.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.59 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.74 $2.62

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Cokato, MN

Afternoon in Cokato on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plymouth, MN

Afternoon in Plymouth on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

38°F

Albertville, MN

21 mi in

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

30 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

51m 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 Cokato, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 41 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cokato Street East, US 12, 60th Street Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Cokato, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.86 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.
The drive from Cokato, MN to Plymouth, MN is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cokato, MN to Plymouth, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cokato, MN to Plymouth, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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