Origin
Carver, MN
Afternoon in Carver on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carver, MN to Plymouth, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carver, MN
Tom Fisk
Plymouth, MN
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Trip Overview
Carver, MN to Plymouth, MN is 25 miles and takes about 35m via I 494 and US 212, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused drive for the majority of the journey. It's a practical route for local travel or as part of a larger regional exploration. Given its short distance, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| US 212 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Chestnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Carver Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Chaska Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Chestnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| MN 55 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 10.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carver, MN and Plymouth, MN.
1
Start on 4th Street West
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
4th Street West
2
Continue on CR 40
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Carver Road
3
Turn right onto CR 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chaska Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 61
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West 6th Street
5
Turn left onto MN 41
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto MN 41
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
7
Continue on MN 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 212 East
9
Merge onto US 212
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US 212
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
439 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 494 North
12
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto MN 55
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MN 55
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on MN 55
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55
16
Arrive at destination
MN 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 494 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 494 North
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 494 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 494 North
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MN 55
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22
Toward MN 55
7
24.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MN 55
Turn right onto MN 55
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Plymouth, MN
Afternoon in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with about 80% of the journey on major roadways like I 494 and US 212. You'll experience a consistent pace for the longest stretch, which is 10.1 miles on I 494. The route utilizes key arteries, including Chestnut Street, for transitions. Expect relatively smooth sailing on well-maintained highways designed for efficient travel. The character remains predominantly that of a fast-paced, direct route connecting two points.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and US 212. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Plymouth, MN
Full guide →Plymouth is a city located in the heart of Minnesota. This city is a place that has a good solid community and friendly people. Plymouth has a lot to offer both its residents and its travelers. They are known for having affordable housing, low crime rates and most importantly an active outdoor culture. Plymouth was also Money Magazine's best place to live in 2008. If Plymouth was ranked as the number one place to live, it must be a really great place to travel to as well.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on I 494. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Plymouth, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plymouth, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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