How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Carver, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Carver, MN is about 38 miles (61.2 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Carver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Carver.
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Start on West River Road
2972 ft · 1 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto 117th Avenue North
1135 ft · 31 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North
39 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North
33 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
596 ft · 18 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North
19.1 mi · 24 min · Jefferson Highway North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
734 ft · 10 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 212 West
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 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 West Co on Rapids and Carver.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jefferson Highway North
Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North
19.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Co on Rapids and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Carver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Co on Rapids to Carver?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 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 miles from West Co on Rapids and 19 miles from Carver.
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 7.5 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 $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Co on Rapids and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Carver.
Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnetonka Mills.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Carver. Straight-line distance: 30.52 mi (49.11 km).
#1 West Co on Rapids
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 62,528 |
| Coordinates | 45.1596900, -93.3496700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $8.29 | $16.57 |
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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