How far is Blaine, MN from Carver, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Carver, MN is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Carver.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
6.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
13 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 212
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
1475 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street
49 m · 3 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
1743 ft · 48 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on Chaska Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Chaska Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Carver Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Carver Road
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Continue on 4th Street East
756 ft · 21 sec · 4th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Carver.
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.
MN 100
Continue straight
13 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Carver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Carver?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Blaine and 20.7 miles from Carver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Carver.
Stop Ideas Near Edina
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Carver. Straight-line distance: 33.44 mi (53.82 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carver
City in Carver County, Minnesota
| Population | 5,863 |
| Coordinates | 44.7635700, -93.6257900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carver (-93.62579, 44.76357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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