Origin
Plymouth, MN
Evening in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MN to Rochester, MN
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
100.6 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
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6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MN
Tom Fisk
Rochester, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MN to Rochester, MN covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169 South, MN 62 East, Crosstown Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.39 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
50.3 miles from Plymouth, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 100.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 South 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Plymouth, MN to Rochester, MN is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Plymouth, MN to Rochester, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 62 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 55 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 13 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rochester | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 24 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County 24 Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 169 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MN and Rochester, MN.
1
Start on the route
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
the route
2
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
3
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 169 South
5
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MN 62 East
7
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Crosstown Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 55, MN 13 South
10
Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites
11 mi
·
13 min
·
MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites
11
Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Rochester
12
Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
CR 24: Cannon Falls
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
County 24 Boulevard
14
Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
County 24 Boulevard
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
220 ft
·
6 sec
·
County 14 Boulevard
16
Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
County 14 Boulevard
17
Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County 9 Boulevard
18
Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 52 South
19
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
19 min
20
Continue straight
17 mi
·
19 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street SW
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
2nd Street SW
22
Turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street Southwest
23
Turn right
187 ft
·
6 sec
24
Turn straight onto 6th Avenue Southwest
246 ft
·
12 sec
·
6th Avenue Southwest
25
Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
433 ft
·
18 sec
·
3rd Street Southwest
26
Turn left onto 5th Avenue Southwest
404 ft
·
16 sec
·
5th Avenue Southwest
27
Arrive at your destination
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 50.3 miles from Plymouth, MN, or about 1h 4m 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester, 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 100.6 miles and 2h 8m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.3 mi from Plymouth, MN · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Plymouth, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rochester, MN
The final approach into Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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
$14.39 one way
$28.78 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| premium | $4.39 | $17.40 | $34.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.35 | $44.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.80 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Rochester, MN
Evening in Rochester on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
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
2h 8m 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 Rochester, MN covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169 South, MN 62 East, Crosstown Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 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 $14.39 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.
The drive from Plymouth, MN to Rochester, MN is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Plymouth, MN to Rochester, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plymouth, MN to Rochester, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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