Trip from Roseau, MN to Plymouth, MN

Drive Time

5h 55m

Distance

347.4 mi

559 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

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 43m ★
6 AM
5h 56m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 5m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 21m
8 PM
5h 48m

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

Downtown Plymouth, MN, MN

Plymouth, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Roseau, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 347.4 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 3rd Street Northwest, 310th Street, 3rd Street East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.69 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

173.7 miles from Roseau, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 347.4 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.
3rd Street Northwest 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

This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roseau, MN to Plymouth, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
3rd Street Northwest Unavailable Refreshing
310th Street Unavailable Refreshing
3rd Street East Unavailable Refreshing
the route Unavailable Refreshing
Ash Avenue Northwest Unavailable Refreshing
West Mason Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
165th Avenue Southeast Unavailable Refreshing
Park Boulevard Southeast Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 3rd Street Northwest — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Avenue South

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Main Avenue South
2

Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

1.2 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street Northwest
3

Continue on 310th Street

22 mi · 28 min · 310th Street
4

Turn straight

41 mi · 46 min
5

Turn left onto 3rd Street East

9.5 mi · 11 min · 3rd Street East
6

Turn left

85 mi · 1 hr 36 min
7

Turn left

45 mi · 51 min
8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

102 ft · 2 sec · the route
9

Exit the roundabout

66 ft · 1 sec
10

Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest
11

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78 mi · 1 hr 29 min · West Mason Avenue
12

Keep slight left

26 mi · 30 min
13

Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
14

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
15

Continue on County Road 11

0.7 mi · 58 sec · County Road 11
16

Turn right onto State Highway 25

0.1 mi · 12 sec · State Highway 25
17

Continue on Pine Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Pine Street
18

Turn left onto Broadway Street East

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street East
19

Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
20

Take the ramp left

0.4 mi · 54 sec
21

Merge slight left

21 mi · 22 min
22

Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

0.4 mi · 32 sec · I 494 South
23

Continue straight

5.2 mi · 6 min
24

Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

0.3 mi · 35 sec · MN 55
25

Turn left

0.4 mi · 48 sec
26

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 42 sec
27

Arrive at your destination

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 173.7 miles from Roseau, MN, or about 2h 57m 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 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 173.7 miles or 2h 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 54m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Roseau, 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 Roseau, MN

This is one driving day of about 347.4 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roseau, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 173.7 mi from Roseau, MN · 2h 57m into the drive

Downtown Cross Lake, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cross Lake, MN

174 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.

Popular next leg

Cross Lake, MN to Plymouth, MN

135.5 mi · 2h 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Bemidji, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cross Lake, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173.7 miles from Roseau, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Plymouth, MN

The final approach into Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, 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

$49.69 one way

$99.38 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $53.63 $107.26
premium $4.39 $60.07 $120.14
diesel $5.64 $77.18 $154.36

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: 121.5 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 104.2 1 $36.48 $16.68
Efficient EV 86.9 0 $30.40 $13.90
EV Truck/SUV 139 1 $48.64 $22.23

Gas CO2

122 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Roseau, MN

Morning in Roseau on Monday

Local time

10:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plymouth, MN

Morning in Plymouth on Monday

Local time

10:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

39°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

12 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

5h 55m 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 Roseau, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 347.4 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Street Northwest, 310th Street, 3rd Street East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173.7 miles from Roseau, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.69 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roseau, MN to Plymouth, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roseau, MN to Plymouth, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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