Origin
Mayer, MN
Late night in Mayer on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mayer, MN to Plymouth, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mayer, MN
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Plymouth, MN
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Trip Overview
Mayer to Plymouth is 30.5 miles and takes about 42 minutes via MN 7 and I 494, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a highly developed highway experience for most of the journey. Given the short distance and duration, this trip is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for easy scheduling and minimal disruption. It’s a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 7 | 21.3 mi | 29m |
| I 494 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| MN 55 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 7
— 21.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayer, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on 1st Street Northeast
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
1st Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto MN 25
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
3
Continue on MN 25
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto MN 25
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
5
Continue on MN 25
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
MN 7
7
Continue on MN 7
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 7
8
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
185 ft
·
3 sec
·
MN 7
9
Continue on MN 7
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 7
10
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
11
Continue on MN 7
13 mi
·
17 min
·
MN 7
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 494
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto MN 55
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MN 55
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on MN 55
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55
18
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 29.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 25 / Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto MN 25 / Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 494 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 North
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward MN 55
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
MN 55
Turn right onto MN 55
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Plymouth, MN
Late night in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches of fast-paced driving, particularly on I 494. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this route is 21.3 miles, which occurs on MN 7 before transitioning to the interstate. The character of the road is predominantly that of a modern, well-maintained highway, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic meandering. Be prepared for consistent highway speeds for the majority of your time behind the wheel.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on MN 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 7 and I 494. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MN 25 / Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MN 25 / Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Plymouth, MN
Full guide →Plymouth is a city located in the heart of Minnesota. This city is a place that has a good solid community and friendly people. Plymouth has a lot to offer both its residents and its travelers. They are known for having affordable housing, low crime rates and most importantly an active outdoor culture. Plymouth was also Money Magazine's best place to live in 2008. If Plymouth was ranked as the number one place to live, it must be a really great place to travel to as well.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on MN 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Plymouth, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MN 25 / Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plymouth, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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