Distance from Independence, Minnesota to Merriam, Minnesota

Independence Merriam
Total Distance
40.7 mi
(65.5 km)
Travel Time
42 minutes

The driving distance from Independence, Minnesota to Merriam, Minnesota is 40.7 mi (65.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 12.8 mi (20.6 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 42 minutes

We found 3 routes between Independence and Merriam.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
County Rd 92 S
28.9 mi
46.6 km
42 minutes
County Rd 92 S and Engler Blvd
30.7 mi
49.4 km
42 minutes
US-12 E and US-169 S
40.7 mi
65.5 km
42 minutes

Route Directions

Take US-12 E to I-494 S in Minnetonka. Take exit 1A from US-12 E
15 mi
18 min
Follow I-494 S and US-169 S to W 150th St in Louisville Township
25.2 mi
23 min
Drive to Red Rock Dr
0.4 mi
0 min

Route Directions

Take Valley Rd to County Rd 92 S
0.9 mi
2 min
Continue on County Rd 92 S. Take Engler Blvd, Big Woods Blvd and US-169 S to W 150th St in Louisville Township
29.3 mi
39 min
Drive to Red Rock Dr
0.4 mi
0 min

Route Directions

Take Valley Rd to County Rd 92 S
0.9 mi
2 min
Continue on County Rd 92 S. Take MN-7 E, Bavaria Rd and MN-41 S/N Chestnut St to W 150th St in Louisville Township
27.6 mi
39 min
Drive to Red Rock Dr
0.4 mi
0 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Independence, Minnesota to Merriam, Minnesota covers 28.9 miles (47 km) in a south direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 42 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (29-41 miles / 47-65 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 seconds compared to alternatives.

Journey Waypoints

Independence

Starting Point

Maple Plain, Minnesota

29 mi to destination

1 mi
Mound, Minnesota

Traveled 7 mi from origin

1 mi
Victoria, Minnesota

Traveled 15 mi from origin

2 mi
Chaska, Minnesota

7 mi to destination

1 mi
Carver, Minnesota

Traveled 29 mi from origin

1 mi
Merriam

Destination