Origin
Carver, MN
Afternoon in Carver on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carver, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carver, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
Carver, MN to Maple Grove, MN is 29 miles and takes about 40 minutes via I 494 and US 212, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically traversing Minnesota. Given its brief duration and highway-focused profile, it's an ideal route for a quick, straightforward journey. You'll likely find this drive efficient for connecting these two nearby locations, making it a practical choice for local transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 14 mi | 17m |
| US 212 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Chestnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Carver Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Chaska Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Chestnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 14 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carver, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on 4th Street West
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
4th Street West
2
Continue on CR 40
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Carver Road
3
Turn right onto CR 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chaska Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 61
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West 6th Street
5
Turn left onto MN 41
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto MN 41
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
7
Continue on MN 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 212 East
9
Merge onto US 212
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US 212
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
439 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 494 North
12
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 494 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 494 North
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 494 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 494 North
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.32 one way
$8.63 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 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 | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
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
Maple Grove, MN
Afternoon in Maple Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for the longest continuous stretch of 14 miles on I 494. Expect to navigate a mix of well-maintained highways like I 494 and US 212, transitioning to Chestnut Street as you approach your destination. The character of the drive is predominantly one of steady, predictable motion rather than winding scenic byways.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and US 212. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on I 494. 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 Maple Grove, 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 1.1 miles (CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 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 Maple Grove, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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