Origin
Plymouth, MN
Morning in Plymouth on Monday
Local time
9:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MN to Red Wing, MN
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
33 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MN
Tom Fisk
Red Wing, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MN to Red Wing, MN covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 61, MN 55, Crosstown Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Route 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.03 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
35.1 miles from Plymouth, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 70.1 miles, with most of the trip on Route 61 and MN 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.8 miles on Route 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 61 and MN 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near MN 62 / Crosstown Highway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 70.1 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 10.7 miles (MN 62 / Crosstown Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (MN 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles (MN 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
10.7 mi into trip
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~14m in
|
MN 62 / Crosstown Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 62 / Crosstown Highway toward MN 62
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 62
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MN 55
Take the exit onto MN 55 toward MN 55, MN 13 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 117
Toward MN 55, MN 13 South
7
23.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MN 55
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55 toward MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites
7
34 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 52
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 toward Rochester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Rochester
7
45.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
Towns Along This Route
Between Plymouth, MN and Red Wing, MN, road signs point toward Rochester and Farmington.
Rochester
34 mi in
|
~44m
|
via US 52
Farmington
45.6 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 61 | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| MN 55 | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| Crosstown Highway | 12 mi | 15m |
| US 52 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| US 169 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 61
— 15.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MN and Red Wing, MN.
1
Start on MN 55
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
MN 55
2
Continue on MN 55
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 55
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on MN 55
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 55
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 169 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 169
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward MN 62 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto MN 62
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 62
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Toward MN 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto MN 55
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 55
Exit 117
Toward MN 55, MN 13 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55
11 mi
·
13 min
·
MN 55
Toward MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites
Use the left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 52
Toward Rochester
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
352 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
14
Turn left onto MN 50
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
15
Continue on MN 50
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 61
378 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
17
Continue on US 61
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 61
18
Enter roundabout onto US 61
122 ft
·
1 sec
·
Route 61
19
Continue on US 61
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 61
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 61
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 61
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto West Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Avenue
23
Turn left onto West 5th Street
286 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Street
24
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
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 35.1 miles from Plymouth, MN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.8 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 70.1 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Wing, 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 70.1 miles and 1h 32m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Route 61 for about 15.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Plymouth, MN · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 70.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Plymouth, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Red Wing, MN
The final approach into Red Wing, 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 Red Wing, 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
$10.03 one way
$20.05 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
33 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Minnetonka, MN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger
Robbinsdale, MN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
St. Louis Park, MN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Costco St. Louis Park (St. Louis Park, MN)
St Louis Park, MN
Electrify America
6 DCFC
CircleK - Plymouth
Plymouth, MN
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
Superior Ford-Plymouth-DCFC
Plymouth, MN
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Morries Minnetonka Ford
Minnetonka, MN
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Luther Westside Volkswagen - DCFC
St. Louis Park, MN
Blink Network
4 DCFC
DIRT_ROAD: 13
ChargePoint Network: 8
Tesla: 3
Blink Network: 2
Non-Networked: 2
CIRCLE_K: 1
IN_CHARGE: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
EV Connect: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Red Wing, MN
Morning in Red Wing on Monday
Local time
9:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
6 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
1h 32m 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 Plymouth, MN to Red Wing, MN covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 61, MN 55, Crosstown Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 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 $10.03 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 70.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (MN 62 / Crosstown Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (MN 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles (MN 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Plymouth, MN and Red Wing, MN, road signs point toward Rochester and Farmington.
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