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Trip from Plymouth, MN to Sherburn, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

138.3 mi

223 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plymouth, MN to Sherburn, MN covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 169, State Highway 4, US 212 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.3 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.58 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.2 miles from Plymouth, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 169 84.3 mi 1h 41m
State Highway 4 18.8 mi 25m
US 212 12.7 mi 14m
I 494 9.8 mi 12m
County Road 11 5.4 mi 8m
70th Avenue 3 mi 3m
Jonathan Carver Parkway 2 mi 3m
County Road 40 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 169 — 84.3 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MN 55

0.2 mi · 23 sec · MN 55
2

Turn sharp left

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 494 South Use the left lane.
3

Merge onto I 494

9.8 mi · 12 min · I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 11C Toward MN 5 West, US 212 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto US 212; MN 5

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 212; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 212

12 mi · 13 min · US 212
Use the slight left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto CR 11

310 ft · 5 sec · County Road 11
9

Continue on CR 11

1.1 mi · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
10

Enter roundabout onto CR 11

111 ft · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
11

Continue on CR 11

0.9 mi · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
12

Continue on CR 11; CR 40

0.6 mi · 55 sec · County Road 40
13

Turn left onto CR 11

5.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 11
14

Turn right onto US 169

5.7 mi · 6 min · US 169
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Continue on US 169

3.8 mi · 4 min · US 169
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on US 169

24 mi · 29 min · US 169
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 169; MN 99

14 mi · 18 min · US 169; MN 99
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 169; MN 60

37 mi · 42 min · US 169; MN 60
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward MN 4 South, CR 57: Sherburn
20

Turn left onto MN 4

14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 4
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on MN 4

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Broadway Avenue South
22

Continue on MN 4

3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 4
23

Continue on MN 4

3.0 mi · 3 min · 70th Avenue
24

Continue on MN 4

1.0 mi · 2 min · State Highway 4
25

Arrive at destination

South Main 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from Plymouth, MN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.3 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 30 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.2 miles or 1h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sherburn, 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 138.3 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 169 for about 84.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Madison Lake, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison Lake, MN

69 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

Jordan, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mankato, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.2 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 169 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.3 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Mallards Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 19.8

Shakopee, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19528557779

Visit website

El Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.1

Mankato, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15076252406

Visit website

Ruby's Roost Bakery & Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.8

Victoria, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

Visit website

Munkabeans Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.9

Hopkins, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19529389056

Visit website

Sever's Corn Maze & Farm Market

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 29.6

Shakopee, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+19522706293

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn sharp left toward I 494 South

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 494 South
5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 494

Merge onto I 494

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

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. Exit 11C Toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
6
11.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 212

Keep slight left at fork onto US 212

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
23.4 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.58 one way

$41.16 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $22.18 $44.35
premium $4.53 $24.68 $49.35
diesel $5.61 $30.53 $61.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.5 0 $14.52 $6.64
Efficient EV 34.6 0 $12.10 $5.53
EV Truck/SUV 55.3 0 $19.36 $8.85

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Plymouth, MN

Afternoon in Plymouth on Saturday

Local time

1:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sherburn, MN

Afternoon in Sherburn on Saturday

Local time

1:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

24 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 53m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

138.3 mi in 2h 53m, mostly highway — 84.3 mi of that is on US 169.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.3 mi on US 169.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and State Highway 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 138.3 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 0.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Plymouth, MN to Sherburn, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 57: Sherburn along the way.

Cr 57: Sherburn

116.1 mi in | ~2h 23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 138.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 84.3 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sherburn, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sherburn, MN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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