How far is Plymouth, MN from Waverly, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Waverly, MN is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
30.47 mi
00h 43m
Flight
25.24 mi
40.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.24 mi
Kilometers
40.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.47 mi
Kilometers
49.03 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Mon, May 4, 6:50 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 7:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-04T18:07
Arrive Waverly
Mon, May 4, 6:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Independence
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
15.2 mi
00h 21m
To Waverly
15.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
64°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    855 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto I 494 South

    1590 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata

    3130 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata

    2840 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

    11 mi · 15 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  11. 11

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on US 12

    1 km · 51 sec · US 12

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast

    2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US 12

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12

  15. 15

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  17. 17

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1331 ft · 36 sec · Pacific Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    103 m · 16 sec · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    47 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 36%
US 12
7.43 mi · 24%
Babcock Boulevard
6.1 mi · 20%
I 494 South
2.51 mi · 8%
US 12 West
1.13 mi · 4%
Nelson Boulevard
1.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

11 mi · 00h 15m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 21m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Plymouth and 15.3 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

42 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

69 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

105 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 25.24 mi (40.62 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Waverly

#2 Waverly

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,701
Coordinates45.0666300, -93.9663600
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Waverly (-93.96636, 45.06663)

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
1.08 gal
4.07 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.71
2.16 gal · 8.14 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.85 $7.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.23 $8.47
Premium $4.39 $4.74 $9.49
Diesel $4.86 $5.25 $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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Waverly. The current time is 18:07:44.

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.