How far is Carver, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Carver, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
38.26 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.52 mi
49.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.26 mi
Kilometers
61.57 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Thu, Sep 17, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Carver
Thu, Sep 17, 9:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carver
2026-09-17T19:29
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Thu, Sep 17, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carver
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
Minnetonka Mills
MN

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Carver
19.1 mi
00h 26m
To West Co on Rapids
19.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carver and West Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carver and West Co on Rapids.

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 212 East

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road

    2007 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1441 ft · 21 sec · Crosstown Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    78 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North

    852 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 117th Avenue North

    586 ft · 16 sec · 117th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    32 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    41 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    1132 ft · 36 sec · 117th Avenue North

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West River Road

    2972 ft · 59 sec · West River Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carver and West Co on Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
19.6 mi · 51%
US 212 East
11.7 mi · 30%
117th Avenue North
1.73 mi · 5%
Chestnut Street
1.11 mi · 3%
Old Carver Road
0.93 mi · 2%
Chaska Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 169 North

Merge slight left

19.4 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnetonka Mills
00h 26m from Carver
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Carver and Chance Rain Showers near West Co on Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carver to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Carver and 19.1 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Carver and Chance Rain Showers near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minnetonka Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnetonka Mills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carver and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 30.52 mi (49.11 km).

Carver

#1 Carver

City in Carver County, Minnesota

Population5,863
Coordinates44.7635700, -93.6257900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Co on Rapids

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population62,528
Coordinates45.1596900, -93.3496700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Carver (-93.62579, 44.76357)
End: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.69 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $5.20 $7.02 $14.04
Diesel $6.18 $8.35 $16.69

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Carver and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 19:29:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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