Origin
Plymouth, MN
Late night in Plymouth on Monday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MN to Warroad, MN
Drive Time
7h 12m
Distance
346.3 mi
557 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 2m
★
6 AM
7h 13m
8 AM
7h 34m
10 AM
7h 20m
12 PM
7h 18m
3 PM
7h 21m
5 PM
7h 33m
8 PM
7h 6m
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 Warroad, MN covers 346.3 miles and takes about 7h 12m 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 $49.53 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
173.2 miles from Plymouth, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 12m drive with frequent turns across 346.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Plymouth, MN to Warroad, 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 Warroad, 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
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Voyageur Highway
29
Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Voyageur Highway
30
Continue on Bemidji Rd Northeast
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bemidji Rd Northeast
31
Continue on State Highway 72
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 72
32
Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 72 Northeast
33
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
34
Turn straight
4.9 mi
·
6 min
35
Turn left onto Highway 72 Northeast
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 72 Northeast
36
Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
37
Continue on Clark Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Avenue North
38
Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
30 mi
·
39 min
·
Highway 72 Northeast
39
Continue on State Highway 72
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 72
40
Continue on 51st Street Southwest
12 mi
·
14 min
·
51st Street Southwest
41
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
42
Continue on Highway 11
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Highway 11
43
Turn right onto Lake Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lake Street Northeast
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173.2 miles from Plymouth, MN, or about 3h 36m 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.2 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warroad, 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.
+
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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plymouth, MN
This is one driving day of about 346.3 miles and 7h 12m.
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 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.2 mi from Plymouth, MN · 3h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 173.2 miles from Plymouth, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Warroad, MN
The final approach into Warroad, 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 Warroad, 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
$49.53 one way
$99.06 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $53.46 | $106.92 |
| premium | $4.39 | $59.88 | $119.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.94 | $153.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.9 | 1 | $36.36 | $16.62 |
| Efficient EV | 86.6 | 0 | $30.30 | $13.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.5 | 1 | $48.48 | $22.16 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Warroad, MN
Late night in Warroad on Monday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
9 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
7h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Warroad, MN covers 346.3 miles and takes about 7h 12m 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 173.2 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 $49.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Plymouth, MN to Warroad, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plymouth, MN to Warroad, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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