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

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Carver, MN is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.46 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.66 mi
47.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.66 mi
Kilometers
47.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.46 mi
Kilometers
60.28 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 Carver
Wed, Apr 15, 2:12 PM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 3:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-15T13:19
Arrive Carver
Wed, Apr 15, 2:12 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
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Co on Rapids
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
Edina
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Co on Rapids
18.7 mi
00h 26m
To Carver
18.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East River Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East River Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1691 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3272 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41: Chestnut Street

    1475 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street

    49 m · 3 sec · North Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    1743 ft · 48 sec · West 6th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Chaska Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chaska Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Carver Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Carver Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 4th Street East

    756 ft · 21 sec · 4th Street East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
13.6 mi · 36%
US 212
12.5 mi · 33%
East River Road
4.61 mi · 12%
North Chestnut Street
1.88 mi · 5%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 4%
Old Carver Road
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Continue straight

13 mi · 00h 16m

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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edina
00h 26m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Co on Rapids and Partly Cloudy near Carver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 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?

Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Co on Rapids and 18.8 miles from Carver.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Co on Rapids and Partly Cloudy near Carver.

Stop Ideas Near Edina

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 Edina 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 5.1 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 5.9 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 Edina.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Carver. Straight-line distance: 29.66 mi (47.73 km).

Co on Rapids

#1 Co on Rapids

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

Population62,935
Coordinates45.1199700, -93.2877300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Carver

#2 Carver

City in Carver County, Minnesota

Population5,863
Coordinates44.7635700, -93.6257900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Carver (-93.62579, 44.76357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
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
1.32 gal
5 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.42
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.71 $9.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.39 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $4.86 $6.42 $12.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Carver. The current time is 13:19:36.

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.