How far is Plymouth, MN from Mayer, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Mayer, MN is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Mayer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Mayer.
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Start on the route
855 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 494 South
1590 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
2682 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Minnesota State Highway 7
13.2 mi · 18 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 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
46 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
83 m · 5 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout 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 2 toward Mayer Boulevard
35 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1000 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1456 ft · 34 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
23 m · 3 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Mayer.
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.
Minnesota State Highway 7
Turn straight onto Minnesota State Highway 7
13.2 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Plymouth and Sunny near Mayer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Mayer?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 14.9 miles from Plymouth and 14.9 miles from Mayer.
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 6.9 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Sunny near Mayer.
Stop Ideas Near Shorewood
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 Shorewood.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Mayer. Straight-line distance: 22.85 mi (36.77 km).
#1 Plymouth
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,635 |
| Coordinates | 45.0105200, -93.4555100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mayer
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 44.8849600, -93.8877500 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayer (-93.88775, 44.88496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.57 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
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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