How far is Eagan, MN from Carver, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Carver, MN is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
25.85 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.68 mi
36.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.68 mi
Kilometers
36.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.85 mi
Kilometers
41.6 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carver
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Carver
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
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
Savage
MN

City in Minnesota

From Eagan
12.9 mi
00h 19m
To Carver
12.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South, CR 21: Mankato

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41: Chaska

    65 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on North Chestnut Street

    1512 ft · 53 sec · North Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1552 ft · 43 sec · West 4th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Hickory Street

    154 m · 21 sec · North Hickory Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chaska Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chaska Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Carver Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Carver Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Street East

    756 ft · 21 sec · 4th Street East

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
9.41 mi · 36%
Diffley Road
3.05 mi · 12%
Chestnut Boulevard
1.56 mi · 6%
Old Carver Road
0.93 mi · 4%
Chaska Boulevard
0.79 mi · 3%
MN 41
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

8.93 mi · 00h 13m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savage
00h 19m from Eagan
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Savage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Eagan and 12.9 miles from Carver.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eagan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carver.

Stop Ideas Near Savage

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 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 Eagan and Carver. Straight-line distance: 22.68 mi (36.5 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Carver

#2 Carver

City in Carver County, Minnesota

Population5,863
Coordinates44.7635700, -93.6257900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Carver (-93.62579, 44.76357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.57 $7.14
Premium $4.39 $4.00 $7.99
Diesel $4.86 $4.43 $8.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagan and Carver. The current time is 02:36:16.

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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.