How far is Waverly, MN from Plymouth, MN?

The driving distance from Waverly, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
29.74 mi
00h 37m
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
29.74 mi
Kilometers
47.86 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 5:33 PM CDT
Return by in Waverly
Mon, May 4, 6:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-05-04T16:56
Arrive Plymouth
Mon, May 4, 5:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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 Waverly
14.5 mi
00h 18m
To Plymouth
15.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Avenue

    47 m · 8 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    103 m · 21 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    1331 ft · 33 sec · Pacific Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  5. 5

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  7. 7

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  9. 9

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  12. 12

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

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street East

    2324 ft · 1 min · Main Street East

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baker Park Road

    2615 ft · 52 sec · Baker Park Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto County Road 19

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 19

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 24

    7.3 mi · 11 min · County Road 24

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1610 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
7.88 mi · 27%
County Road 24
7.62 mi · 26%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 13%
Babcock Boulevard
3.81 mi · 13%
Nelson Boulevard
1.09 mi · 4%
County Road 19
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road 24

Turn right onto County Road 24

7.31 mi · 00h 11m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 18m from Waverly
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waverly and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 14.5 miles from Waverly and 15.2 miles from Plymouth.

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 4.6 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 7:14 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 Partly Sunny around Waverly and Partly Sunny near Plymouth.

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 Waverly and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 25.24 mi (40.62 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,701
Coordinates45.0666300, -93.9663600
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlantic Avenue (-93.966364, 45.066648)
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.49
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and Plymouth. The current time is 16:56:21.

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.