How far is Carver, MN from Minnetonka, MN?

The driving distance from Carver, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.88 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.96 mi
19.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.96 mi
Kilometers
19.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.88 mi
Kilometers
22.34 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM CDT
Return by in Carver
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carver
2026-04-18T06:44
Arrive Minnetonka
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Carver
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Shorewood
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Carver
7 mi
00h 10m
To Minnetonka
7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carver and Minnetonka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carver and Minnetonka.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street West

    756 ft · 21 sec · 4th Street West

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Carver Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Carver Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chaska Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chaska Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1720 ft · 49 sec · West 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street

    41 m · 2 sec · North Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 41

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 41

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41

    31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41

    2939 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 41

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41

    2526 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 41

  13. 13

    Continue on Hazeltine Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Hazeltine Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 101

    36 m · 2 sec · County Road 101

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carver and Minnetonka.

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Minnesota State Highway 7
4.23 mi · 30%
Hazeltine Boulevard
2.67 mi · 19%
State Highway 41
1.98 mi · 14%
North Chestnut Street
1.63 mi · 12%
Chestnut Street
1.11 mi · 8%
Old Carver Road
0.93 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Minnesota State Highway 7

Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7

4.23 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorewood
00h 10m from Carver
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Carver and Chance Snow Showers near Minnetonka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carver to Minnetonka?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Carver and 7 miles from Minnetonka.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Carver and Chance Snow Showers near Minnetonka.

Stop Ideas Near Shorewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shorewood, 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 Shorewood.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

86 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

91 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carver and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 11.96 mi (19.25 km).

Carver

#1 Carver

City in Carver County, Minnesota

Population5,863
Coordinates44.7635700, -93.6257900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Minnetonka

#2 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street West (-93.625726, 44.763522)
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.75
Round trip
$3.50
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.75 $3.50
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.92 $3.84
Premium $4.39 $2.15 $4.30
Diesel $4.86 $2.38 $4.77

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Carver and Minnetonka. The current time is 06:44:39.

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.