How far is Whyte, MN from Beaver Bay, MN?
The driving distance from Whyte, MN to Beaver Bay, MN is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whyte and Beaver Bay.
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Start on Stony River Forest Road
5.9 mi · 23 min · Stony River Forest Road
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Turn left onto National Forest Hwy 11
16.1 mi · 28 min · National Forest Hwy 11
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Continue on Lax Lake Road
2 mi · 4 min · Lax Lake Road
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Continue on Lax Lake Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Lax Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
893 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Edith Street
53 m · 8 sec · Edith Street
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Turn left onto West Club Road
10 m · 2 sec · West Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whyte and Beaver Bay.
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.
National Forest Hwy 11
Turn left onto National Forest Hwy 11
16.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny leaving Whyte and Mostly Sunny near Beaver Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whyte to Beaver Bay?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Whyte and 13.7 miles from Beaver Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny around Whyte and Mostly Sunny near Beaver Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whyte and Beaver Bay. Straight-line distance: 18.15 mi (29.21 km).
#1 Whyte
Whyte is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4515800, -91.5621100 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaver Bay
Township in Lake County, Minnesota
| Population | 499 |
| Coordinates | 47.2577000, -91.3004400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Club Road (-91.300415, 47.25772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.57 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
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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