Trip from Grant, MN to Plymouth, MN

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Drive Time

4h 19m

Distance

218.1 mi

351 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

4h 7m ★

6 AM

4h 20m

8 AM

4h 46m

10 AM

4h 29m

12 PM

4h 26m

3 PM

4h 30m

5 PM

4h 45m

8 PM

4h 12m

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

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Trip Overview

This 218.1-mile drive from Grant, Minnesota, to Plymouth, Minnesota, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 19 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 96% of the route being on interstates and US highways, including I-35 and US-53. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $32. Given its highway-focused nature and the relatively short duration, it's a straightforward trip within the Midwest region of Minnesota. You'll encounter just one recommended stop along the way, making it an efficient drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

109 miles from Grant, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with over 96% of the drive on main roads like I-35, US-53, and MN-33. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 109.7 miles on I-35, meaning you'll have extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady speeds and open highway conditions for the majority of your journey. While primarily on major arteries, the transition between these roads will shape the overall feel of the drive.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 109.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and US 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 218.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.2 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

14.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward US 53 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 53 South

187.2 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in | I 35W

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Minneapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 35W: Minneapolis

201.9 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 694 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26C Toward I 694 West

207.3 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in

Take the exit toward MN 100

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35A Toward MN 100

211.2 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Take the exit toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 12A Toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35	109.7 mi	1h 57m
US 53	42.9 mi	51m
MN 33	19.7 mi	26m
I 35W	14.7 mi	16m
US 169	12.9 mi	15m
I 694	4.9 mi	6m
42nd Avenue North	4.8 mi	8m
MN 100	3.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 35 — 109.7 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

1.7 mi · 6 min · this road

Turn left onto US 169

13 mi · 15 min · US 169

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 53 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 53

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 53

Continue on US 53

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 53

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 53

114 ft · 1 sec · US 53

Continue on US 53

37 mi · 43 min · US 53

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto MN 33

15 mi · 18 min · MN 33

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MN 33

3.9 mi · 7 min · MN 33

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto MN 33

77 ft · 1 sec · MN 33

Toward I 35 South

Continue on MN 33

0.5 mi · 40 sec · MN 33

Toward I 35 South

Merge onto I 35

110 mi · 1 hr 57 min · I 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W

15 mi · 16 min · I 35W

Toward I 35W: Minneapolis Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 26C Toward I 694 West Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 694

4.9 mi · 6 min · I 694

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 35A Toward MN 100 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MN 100

3.3 mi · 4 min · MN 100

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 12A Toward CR 9: 42nd Avenue Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto CR 9

4.8 mi · 8 min · 42nd Avenue North

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto CR 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto MN 55

0.3 mi · 28 sec · MN 55

Arrive at destination

MN 55

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 19-minute drive, you can comfortably complete it in one day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination or to enjoy less traffic. With a total distance of 218.1 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $32, planning for one fuel stop is prudent. The longest stretch without a break is nearly 110 miles on I-35, so ensure you're comfortable before embarking on that segment. Take advantage of the flexibility this route offers; you can easily adjust your timing for stops as needed.

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 109 miles from Grant, MN, or about 2h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.7 miles.

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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 109 miles or 2h 14m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Grant, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Grant, MN

This is one driving day of about 218.1 miles and 4h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grant, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 109.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109 mi from Grant, MN · 2h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Finlayson, MN

109 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

Cloquet, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Finlayson, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109 miles from Grant, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.7 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.46 one way

$64.91 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$34.97	$69.95
premium	$4.53	$38.91	$77.83
diesel	$5.61	$48.15	$96.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.4	0	$22.90	$10.47
Efficient EV	54.5	0	$19.08	$8.72
EV Truck/SUV	87.2	1	$30.53	$13.96

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

26 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Grant, MN

Morning in Grant on Wednesday

Local time

7:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plymouth, MN

Morning in Plymouth on Wednesday

Local time

7:23 AM

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

4 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

4h 19m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Grant, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 218.1 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, US 53, MN 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 109 miles from Grant, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.46 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Grant, MN to Plymouth, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Grant, MN to Plymouth, MN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Plymouth, MN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Grant, MN

Plymouth, MN

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 19m on the road

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