Trip from Plymouth, MN to Mahnomen, MN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US 10, US 59, I 94. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 113.1 miles from Plymouth, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Plymouth, MN to Mahnomen, MN?

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

Drive Time

4h 23m

Distance

226.3 mi

364 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 40 min

4 AM

4h 10m ★

6 AM

4h 24m

8 AM

4h 50m

10 AM

4h 33m

12 PM

4h 30m

3 PM

4h 34m

5 PM

4h 49m

8 PM

4h 16m

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

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Plymouth, MN

Tom Fisk

Mahnomen, MN

David Brtan

Trip Overview

The drive from Plymouth, MN to Mahnomen, MN covers 226.3 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 10, US 59, I 94 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 156.7 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.37 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

113.1 miles from Plymouth, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 23m highway drive covering 226.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and US 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 156.7 miles on US 10.

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

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 156.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and US 59. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 226.3 miles you will encounter 15 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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; near the start: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the exit toward I 494 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 494 North

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 494 North

0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 494

Merge onto I 494

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud

145.5 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 10	156.7 mi	3h
US 59	35.2 mi	40m
I 94	22.6 mi	24m
I 494	5 mi	6m
165th Avenue Southeast	1.8 mi	2m
Park Boulevard Southeast	1.4 mi	1m
Pine Street	0.8 mi	2m
County Road 11	0.7 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 10 — 156.7 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MN 55

62 ft · 3 sec · MN 55

Take the exit

186 ft · 4 sec

Toward I 494 North

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 494 North

Merge onto I 494

5.0 mi · 6 min · I 494

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec

Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 94

17 mi · 18 min · I 94

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 94

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Turn right onto MN 25

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pine Street

Continue on MN 25

0.1 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 25

Turn left onto County Road 11

0.7 mi · 53 sec · County Road 11

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto US 10

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

38 mi · 42 min · US 10

Turn straight onto US 10; MN 210

8.5 mi · 9 min · US 10; MN 210

Continue on US 10; IC A

11 mi · 12 min · US 10; IC A

Turn slight right

67 ft · 2 sec

Enter roundabout

100 ft · 1 sec

Continue

96 ft · 1 sec

Turn straight onto US 10

45 mi · 51 min · US 10

Turn right onto US 59; MN 34

35 mi · 40 min · US 59; MN 34

Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

8 ft · 0 sec · West Monroe Avenue

Arrive at destination

West Monroe Avenue

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 113.1 miles from Plymouth, MN, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.7 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.1 miles or 2h 13m 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 36m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, MN

This is one driving day of about 226.3 miles and 4h 23m.

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.

The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 156.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.1 mi from Plymouth, MN · 2h 13m into the drive

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Avon, 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 113.1 miles from Plymouth, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 156.7 miles.

Arriving in Mahnomen, MN

The final approach into Mahnomen, 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 Mahnomen, 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

$32.37 one way

$64.74 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$34.93	$69.87
premium	$4.39	$39.13	$78.26
diesel	$5.64	$50.28	$100.55

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: 79.2 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	67.9	0	$23.76	$10.86
Efficient EV	56.6	0	$19.80	$9.05
EV Truck/SUV	90.5	1	$31.68	$14.48

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 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.

Forecast data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

Plymouth, MN

Afternoon in Plymouth on Sunday

Local time

4:25 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

Destination

Mahnomen, MN

Afternoon in Mahnomen on Sunday

Local time

4:25 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

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

4h 23m 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 Mahnomen, MN covers 226.3 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 10, US 59, I 94. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.1 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 $32.37 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.