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Distance from Plain to New Brighton

Driving Distance
271.4 mi 436.8 km
Flying Distance
199.6 mi 321.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Plain, Wisconsin to New Brighton, Minnesota is 271.4 mi (436.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 199.6 mi (321.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 12 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 65 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Plain
Place Plain
State/Province Wisconsin
Country US
Latitude 43.278878
Longitude -90.043735
GPS 43.278878° N, 90.043735° W
Local Time 2:01 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

New Brighton
Place New Brighton
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 45.065521
Longitude -93.201891
GPS 45.065521° N, 93.201891° W
Local Time 2:01 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Plain, Wisconsin to New Brighton, Minnesota covers 271.4 mi (436.8 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 12 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (245.2-271.4 miles / 395-437 km). The primary route shown here saves 30 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 65 mph (105 km/h).

Available Routes

I-90 W and US-52 N
271.4 mi 4 hours 12 minutes
Shortest
I-94 W and WI-64 W
264 mi 4 hours 16 minutes
I-94 W
245.2 mi 3 hours 47 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.