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Trip from Whyte, MN to Beaver Bay, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

27.5 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Whyte, MN, MN

Whyte, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Beaver Bay, MN, MN

Beaver Bay, MN

@coldbeer

Trip Overview

Whyte to Beaver Bay is 27.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via National Forest Hwy 11, Stony River Forest Road, and Lax Lake Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. You'll experience a mix of road types, so expect your travel pace to adjust. It's a quick drive that works well as a standalone trip or as part of a larger regional exploration.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
National Forest Hwy 11 16.1 mi 28m
Stony River Forest Road 5.9 mi 22m
Lax Lake Road 5.3 mi 11m
MN 61 0.2 mi <1m
Edith Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Club Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: National Forest Hwy 11 — 16.1 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whyte, MN and Beaver Bay, MN.

1

Start on Stony River Forest Road

5.9 mi · 22 min · Stony River Forest Road
2

Turn left onto CR 15; FH 11

16 mi · 28 min · National Forest Hwy 11
3

Continue on CR 4; FH 11

2.0 mi · 3 min · Lax Lake Road
4

Continue on CR 4

3.2 mi · 7 min · Lax Lake Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto MN 61

0.2 mi · 14 sec · MN 61
6

Continue on Edith Street

173 ft · 8 sec · Edith Street
7

Turn left onto West Club Road

32 ft · 1 sec · West Club Road
8

Arrive at destination

West Club Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
5.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11

Turn left onto CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11

Navigation decision point

5
27.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | MN 61

At end of road, turn right onto MN 61

Navigation decision point

4
27.5 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | West Club Road

Turn left onto West Club Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.13 one way

$8.26 round trip

$3.82/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $4.46 $8.92
premium $4.60 $4.98 $9.96
diesel $4.80 $5.19 $10.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.89 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026

Origin

Whyte, MN

Afternoon in Whyte on Sunday

Local time

4:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Smoke

E 5 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 16 at 3:42AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 2:43AM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Beaver Bay, MN

Afternoon in Beaver Bay on Sunday

Local time

4:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Smoke

0 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 16 at 3:42AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 2:43AM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

4 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

1h 3m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is 59% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on higher-speed roads before transitioning. The longest unbroken stretch is 16.1 miles on National Forest Hwy 11. You'll notice the change as you move from highway cruising onto Stony River Forest Road and Lax Lake Road, which are a different surface. Be prepared for a shift in driving conditions as you leave the main highway.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on National Forest Hwy 11.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Whyte, MN to Beaver Bay, MN is easy. At 1h 3m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (MN 61): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (West Club Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,918 ft 697 ft

Total Climb

131 ft

Total Descent

1,352 ft

Highest Point

1,918 ft

Elevation Range

1,221 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on National Forest Hwy 11. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 5.9 miles (CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (MN 61): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (West Club Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beaver Bay, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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