Origin
Minnetonka, MN
Morning in Minnetonka on Saturday
Local time
10:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka, MN to Carver, 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.
Minnetonka, MN
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Carver, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Minnetonka, MN to Carver, MN covers 13.9 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 212, MN 101, North Chestnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on US 212. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Minnetonka, MN to Carver, MN covers 13.9 miles and takes about 22m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 212 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 101 / County Road 101.
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 13.9 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: near the start (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 101 / County Road 101
Depart onto CR 101 / County Road 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 61 / West 6th Street
Turn right onto CR 61 / West 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 40 / Old Carver Road
Turn left onto CR 40 / Old Carver Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 212 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| MN 101 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Chestnut Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| County Road 101 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Old Carver Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Chaska Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Great Plains Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka, MN and Carver, MN.
1
Start on CR 101
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
2
Turn right onto CR 101
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
CR 101
3
Continue on MN 101
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 101
4
Turn right onto MN 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 101
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Market Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 101
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Plains Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 212 West
8
Merge onto US 212
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 212
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto MN 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto MN 41
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
12
Continue on MN 41
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chestnut Street
13
Turn right onto CR 61
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
West 6th Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on CR 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chaska Boulevard
15
Turn left onto CR 40
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Carver Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on CR 40
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
4th Street East
17
Arrive at destination
4th Street West
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
Carver, MN
Morning in Carver on Saturday
Local time
10:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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 warmer 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 Minnetonka, MN to Carver, 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 US 212, MN 101, North Chestnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Minnetonka, 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Minnetonka, MN to Carver, 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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