Origin
Beaver Bay, MN
Evening in Beaver Bay on Thursday
Local time
7:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaver Bay, MN to Whyte, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Beaver Bay, MN to Whyte, MN covers 27.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on National Forest Hwy 11, Stony River Forest Road, Lax Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on National Forest Hwy 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Beaver Bay, MN to Whyte, MN covers 27.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
National Forest Hwy 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Edith Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Edith Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MN 61): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 4 / Lax Lake Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Edith Street
Turn right onto Edith Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MN 61
Turn right onto MN 61
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 4 / Lax Lake Road
Turn left onto CR 4 / Lax Lake Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 4; FH 11 / Lax Lake Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 4; FH 11 / Lax Lake Road
Navigation decision point
3
21.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Stony River Forest Road
Turn right onto Stony River Forest Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Forest Hwy 11 | 16.1 mi | 28m |
| Stony River Forest Road | 5.9 mi | 22m |
| Lax Lake Road | 5.3 mi | 11m |
| MN 61 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Edith Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Club Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
National Forest Hwy 11
— 16.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Bay, MN and Whyte, MN.
1
Start on West Club Road
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Club Road
2
Turn right onto Edith Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Edith Street
3
Turn right onto MN 61
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
MN 61
4
Turn left onto CR 4
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Lax Lake Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 4; FH 11
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lax Lake Road
6
Turn straight onto CR 15; FH 11
16 mi
·
28 min
·
National Forest Hwy 11
7
Turn right onto Stony River Forest Road
5.9 mi
·
22 min
·
Stony River Forest Road
8
Arrive at destination
Stony River Forest Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Whyte, MN
Evening in Whyte on Thursday
Local time
7:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
19 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
1h 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beaver Bay, MN to Whyte, MN covers 27.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are National Forest Hwy 11, Stony River Forest Road, Lax Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Beaver Bay, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Edith Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MN 61): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 4 / Lax Lake Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Beaver Bay, MN to Whyte, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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