Origin
Carver, MN
Morning in Carver on Saturday
Local time
11:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carver, MN to Minnetonka, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carver, MN
Tom Fisk
Minnetonka, MN
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Trip Overview
Carver, MN to Minnetonka, MN is 13.9 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Minnesota State Highway 7, Hazeltine Boulevard, and State Highway 41, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive connecting two communities within the Midwest region. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick trip or an addition to a larger regional exploration. You'll find the journey efficient, making it easy to get from point A to point B without significant travel time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a mixed drive, with about 45% of the route utilizing highway conditions. You'll experience a substantial 4.2-mile stretch along Minnesota State Highway 7, offering a good opportunity to maintain a consistent speed. The drive transitions between these faster highway segments and other main roads like Hazeltine Boulevard and State Highway 41, suggesting a varied driving experience. Expect a blend of open road feel and more localized travel as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Minnesota State Highway 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 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 around 1.1 miles in near CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (MN 41 / Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (MN 41 / North Chestnut Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MN 41 / Chestnut Street
Turn left onto MN 41 / Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MN 41 / North Chestnut Street
Enter roundabout onto MN 41 / North Chestnut Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MN 41 / State Highway 41
Enter roundabout onto MN 41 / State Highway 41
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 18 / State Highway 41
Enter roundabout onto CR 18 / State Highway 41
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Hazeltine Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 41 | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Chestnut Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Chestnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Carver Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Chaska Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Minnesota State Highway 7
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carver, MN and Minnetonka, 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
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chestnut Street
8
Continue on MN 41
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 41
9
Enter roundabout onto MN 41
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 41
10
Continue on MN 41
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
State Highway 41
11
Enter roundabout onto CR 18
133 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 41
12
Continue on CR 18
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Highway 41
13
Continue on MN 41
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hazeltine Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto MN 7
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
15
Turn right onto CR 101
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 101
16
Arrive at destination
CR 101
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Minnetonka, MN
Morning in Minnetonka on Saturday
Local time
11:57 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
26 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
22m 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 Carver, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 13.9 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Minnesota State Highway 7, Hazeltine Boulevard, State Highway 41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Carver, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.07 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 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (MN 41 / Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (MN 41 / North Chestnut Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Carver, MN to Minnetonka, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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