Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
85 mi
137 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Spicer, MN to Plymouth, MN covers 85 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 12, Pleasant Avenue West, East Depot Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.9 miles on US 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.16 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
42.5 miles from Spicer, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 85 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 10 / County Road 10.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 10 / County Road 10): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CR 8 / Kandiyohi Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (CR 4 / County Road 4 Northeast): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 10 / County Road 10
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 8 / Kandiyohi Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR 4 / County Road 4 Northeast
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 24 / County Road 24
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto MN 55
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| Pleasant Avenue West | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| East Depot Street | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| County Road 24 | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Babcock Boulevard West | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Babcock Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| County Road 4 Northeast | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| 60th Street Southwest | 3.5 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Spicer, MN and Plymouth, MN.
Start on MN 23
Turn left onto CR 10
Continue on CR 10
Turn right onto CR 8
Turn left onto CR 26
At end of road, turn right onto CR 4
Turn left onto US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12; MN 22
Turn left onto US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12; MN 25
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Enter roundabout onto US 12
Continue on US 12
Enter roundabout onto US 12
Continue on US 12
Turn left onto CR 19
At end of road, turn left onto CR 19
Turn slight right onto CR 19
Turn right onto CR 24
Turn right onto MN 55
Continue on MN 55
Arrive at destination
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.
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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 miles or 56m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, MN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Spicer, 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 Spicer, MN
This is one driving day of about 85 miles and 1h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.5 mi from Spicer, MN · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.5 miles from Spicer, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.16 one way
$24.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $13.12 | $26.24 |
| premium | $4.39 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.88 | $37.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Spicer on Saturday
Local time
4:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Plymouth on Saturday
Local time
4:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Albertville, MN
43 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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