How far is Beaver Bay, MN from Whyte, MN?

The driving distance from Beaver Bay, MN to Whyte, MN is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.5 mi
01h 03m
Flight
18.15 mi
29.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.15 mi
Kilometers
29.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.5 mi
Kilometers
44.26 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whyte
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM CDT
Return by in Beaver Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaver Bay
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Whyte
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaver Bay
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jordan
MN

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

From Beaver Bay
13.7 mi
00h 31m
To Whyte
13.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaver Bay and Whyte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Bay and Whyte.

  1. 1

    Start on West Club Road

    10 m · 2 sec · West Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Edith Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Edith Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    893 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lax Lake Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Lax Lake Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lax Lake Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Lax Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto National Forest Hwy 11

    16.1 mi · 28 min · National Forest Hwy 11

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stony River Forest Road

    5.9 mi · 23 min · Stony River Forest Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stony River Forest Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaver Bay and Whyte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Forest Hwy 11
16.1 mi · 59%
Stony River Forest Road
5.94 mi · 22%
Lax Lake Road
5.26 mi · 19%
Edith Street
0.03 mi
West Club Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

National Forest Hwy 11

Turn straight onto National Forest Hwy 11

16.1 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
00h 31m from Beaver Bay
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beaver Bay and Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny near Whyte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaver Bay to Whyte?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Beaver Bay and 13.8 miles from Whyte.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beaver Bay and Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny near Whyte.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jordan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jordan.

BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

71 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

77 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaver Bay and Whyte. Straight-line distance: 18.15 mi (29.21 km).

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#1 Beaver Bay

Township in Lake County, Minnesota

Population499
Coordinates47.2577000, -91.3004400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
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#2 Whyte

Whyte is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4515800, -91.5621100
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Start: Beaver Bay (-91.30044, 47.2577)
End: Whyte (-91.56211, 47.45158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.46
Round trip
$6.92
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.46 $6.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.80 $7.61
Premium $4.39 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $4.86 $4.72 $9.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaver Bay and Whyte. The current time is 03:15:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.