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Trip from Mahnomen, MN to Plymouth, MN

Drive Time

4h 25m

Distance

226.7 mi

365 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 12m ★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m

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

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Downtown Mahnomen, MN, MN

Mahnomen, MN

David Brtan

Downtown Plymouth, MN, MN

Plymouth, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Mahnomen, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 226.7 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Mason Avenue, US 10, US 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on West Mason Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

113.4 miles from Mahnomen, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Mahnomen, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 226.7 miles and takes about 4h 25m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Mason Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 226.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 80.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 199 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
80.8 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
199 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
220.1 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 494 South

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 216 Toward I 494 South
7
225.7 mi into trip | ~4h 23m 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
West Mason Avenue 78.4 mi 1h 29m
US 10 71.1 mi 1h 22m
US 59 35.2 mi 40m
I 94 21.1 mi 22m
Ash Avenue Northwest 7.3 mi 8m
I 494 5.2 mi 6m
165th Avenue Southeast 1.8 mi 2m
Broadway Street East 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: West Mason Avenue — 78.4 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Monroe Avenue

8 ft · 2 sec · West Monroe Avenue
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 59

35 mi · 40 min · US 59
5

Turn left onto US 10

45 mi · 51 min · US 10
6

Enter roundabout

103 ft · 1 sec
7

Continue

66 ft · 0 sec
8

Turn straight onto US 10

7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest
9

Continue on US 10

78 mi · 1 hr 29 min · West Mason Avenue
Use the right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

26 mi · 30 min · US 10
11

Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
12

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
13

Continue on County Road 11

0.7 mi · 57 sec · County Road 11
14

Turn right onto MN 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 25
15

Continue on MN 25

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Pine Street
16

Turn left onto CR 75

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street East
17

Turn right onto CR 18

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
18

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
19

Merge onto I 94

21 mi · 22 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 216 Toward I 494 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 494

5.2 mi · 6 min · I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 22 Toward MN 55 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn left onto MN 55

0.4 mi · 47 sec · MN 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
24

Continue on MN 55

0.3 mi · 41 sec · MN 55
25

Arrive at destination

MN 55

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 113.4 miles from Mahnomen, MN, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.4 miles or 2h 11m 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 34m

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 Mahnomen, 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 Mahnomen, MN

This is one driving day of about 226.7 miles and 4h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mahnomen, 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 West Mason Avenue for about 78.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.4 mi from Mahnomen, MN · 2h 11m into the drive

Downtown Avon, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avon, MN

113 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.

Popular next leg

Avon, MN to Plymouth, MN

70.9 mi · 1h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Elbow Lake, MN

Fuel and coffee

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

Avon, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.4 miles from Mahnomen, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before West Mason Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.43 one way

$64.85 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $35.00 $69.99
premium $4.39 $39.20 $78.40
diesel $5.64 $50.36 $100.73

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: 79.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68 0 $23.80 $10.88
Efficient EV 56.7 0 $19.84 $9.07
EV Truck/SUV 90.7 1 $31.74 $14.51

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 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 15 hours ago

Origin

Mahnomen, MN

Afternoon in Mahnomen on Sunday

Local time

3:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Areas Of Drizzle

SE 14 to 18 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 11:15PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Plymouth, MN

Afternoon in Plymouth on Sunday

Local time

3:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Chance Rain Showers

SSE 10 to 15 mph 47% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 11:15PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Along the Route

37°F

Avon, MN

113 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

7 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 25m 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 Mahnomen, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 226.7 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Mason Avenue, US 10, US 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.4 miles from Mahnomen, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.43 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 226.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 80.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 199 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mahnomen, MN to Plymouth, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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