How far is Mayer, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Mayer, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 24.4 miles (39.2 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 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mayer and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayer and Eden Prairie.
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Start on 1st Street Northeast
23 m · 5 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1456 ft · 29 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Continue on Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1004 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard
38 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left onto Arboretum Boulevard
1.2 km · 59 sec · Arboretum Boulevard
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Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 78th Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West 78th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 60: Mitchell Road
1836 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
2260 ft · 53 sec · Mitchell Road
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Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayer and Eden Prairie.
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.
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout
5.83 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mayer and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mayer to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 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 12.2 miles from Mayer and 12.2 miles from Eden Prairie.
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 3.9 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mayer and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Victoria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Victoria.
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St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mayer and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.03 km).
#1 Mayer
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 44.8849600, -93.8877500 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eden Prairie
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 64,894 |
| Coordinates | 44.8546900, -93.4707900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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