How far is Plymouth, MN from Carver, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Carver, MN is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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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
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Carver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Carver.
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Start on the route
855 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 494 South
1590 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
2434 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 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 Plymouth 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.
I 494 South
Merge slight left
9.77 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Carver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Carver?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Plymouth and 12.1 miles from Carver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Carver.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Carver. Straight-line distance: 18.99 mi (30.56 km).
#1 Plymouth
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,635 |
| Coordinates | 45.0105200, -93.4555100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
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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