How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Mayer, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Mayer, MN is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.05 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.52 mi
33.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.52 mi
Kilometers
33.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.05 mi
Kilometers
38.71 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayer
Thu, Sep 17, 9:42 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Thu, Sep 17, 10:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-09-17T21:06
Arrive Mayer
Thu, Sep 17, 9:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eden Prairie
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Victoria
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Eden Prairie
12 mi
00h 17m
To Mayer
12.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Mayer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Mayer.

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Eden Prairie Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 78th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 78th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Arboretum Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arboretum Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    83 m · 5 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard

    35 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1456 ft · 34 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast

    23 m · 3 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Mayer.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rolling Acres Road
9.54 mi · 40%
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.64 mi · 23%
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1.51 mi · 6%
West 78th Street
1.3 mi · 5%
Scenic Heights Road
0.96 mi · 4%
Eden Prairie Road
0.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Rolling Acres Road

Exit the roundabout

5.83 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victoria
00h 17m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mayer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Mayer?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Victoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Eden Prairie and 12.1 miles from Mayer.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mayer.

Stop Ideas Near Victoria

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Victoria, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Victoria.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

39 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Mayer. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.03 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Mayer

#2 Mayer

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,320
Coordinates44.8849600, -93.8877500
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Mayer (-93.88775, 44.88496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.20
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $3.60 $7.20
Mid-grade $4.69 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $5.20 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.18 $5.26 $10.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Mayer. The current time is 21:06:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.