Origin
Plymouth, MN
Afternoon in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
4:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MN to Bagley, MN
Drive Time
4h 39m
Distance
231.8 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 26m
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6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MN to Bagley, MN covers 231.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 494 North, I 94 West, Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.15 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
115.9 miles from Plymouth, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 39m drive with frequent turns across 231.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 494 North 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 4h 39m 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 Plymouth, MN to Bagley, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Boulevard Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 165th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 210 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 494 North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MN and Bagley, MN.
1
Start on the route
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
2
Take the exit right toward I 494 North
187 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 494 North
3
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 494 North
4
Merge slight left
5.0 mi
·
6 min
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 94 West: Saint Cloud
6
Continue straight
17 mi
·
18 min
7
Keep slight left
6.0 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
9
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Street
10
Continue on State Highway 25
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 25
11
Turn left onto County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
County Road 11
12
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
13
Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
14
Turn left
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
15
Keep slight left
32 mi
·
35 min
16
Turn right onto State Highway 210
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Highway 210
17
Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
19
Continue on State 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
20
Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
21
Turn right onto Broadway Street East
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broadway Street East
22
Turn left onto State 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
24
Continue straight
14 mi
·
17 min
25
Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 2, US 71: Crookston
26
Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
27
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
28
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
29
Turn left onto Main Avenue South
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Avenue South
30
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 115.9 miles from Plymouth, MN, or about 2h 19m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.9 miles or 2h 19m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bagley, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, MN
This is one driving day of about 231.8 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Plymouth, 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 115.9 mi from Plymouth, MN · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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
Arriving in Bagley, MN
The final approach into Bagley, 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 Bagley, 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
$33.15 one way
$66.31 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $35.78 | $71.57 |
| premium | $4.39 | $40.08 | $80.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.50 | $103.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.34 | $11.13 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.28 | $9.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.45 | $14.84 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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
Bagley, MN
Afternoon in Bagley on Sunday
Local time
4:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
116 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
19 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 39m 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 Plymouth, MN to Bagley, MN covers 231.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494 North, I 94 West, Pine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.9 miles from Plymouth, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.15 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 is a straightforward 4h 39m 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 Plymouth, MN to Bagley, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plymouth, MN to Bagley, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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