How far is Mayer, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Mayer, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
30.42 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.85 mi
36.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.85 mi
Kilometers
36.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.42 mi
Kilometers
48.95 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Return by in Mayer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayer
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
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 Mayer
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
Shorewood
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Mayer
15.2 mi
00h 18m
To Plymouth
15.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mayer and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Northeast

    23 m · 5 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1456 ft · 29 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1004 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard

    38 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    1 km · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1632 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1436 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
22.7 mi · 75%
I 494 North
5.89 mi · 19%
Minnesota State Highway 7
0.64 mi · 2%
MN 55
0.61 mi · 2%
Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memoria
0.28 mi · 1%
1st Street Northeast
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout

12.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorewood
00h 18m from Mayer
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mayer and Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mayer to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Mayer and 15.2 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mayer and Sunny near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Shorewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shorewood, 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 Shorewood.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

86 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

91 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayer and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 22.85 mi (36.77 km).

Mayer

#1 Mayer

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,320
Coordinates44.8849600, -93.8877500
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Northeast (-93.88775, 44.884944)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.64
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.82 $7.64
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.20 $8.39
Premium $4.39 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $4.86 $5.20 $10.41

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayer and Plymouth. The current time is 23:26:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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