How far is Albertville, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Albertville, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.48 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.79 mi
25.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.79 mi
Kilometers
25.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.48 mi
Kilometers
34.57 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Thu, Oct 15, 1:58 PM CDT
Return by in Albertville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albertville
2026-10-15T13:30
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Thu, Oct 15, 1:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albertville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Corcoran
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Albertville
10.7 mi
00h 13m
To West Co on Rapids
10.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albertville and West Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albertville and West Co on Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast

    63 m · 12 sec · 60th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 61st Street Northeast

    940 ft · 19 sec · 61st Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue

    2034 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Zane Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Zane Avenue North

  10. 10

    Continue on Douglas Drive North

    2 mi · 3 min · Douglas Drive North

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 117th Avenue North

    13 m · 1 sec · 117th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    1132 ft · 36 sec · 117th Avenue North

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West River Road

    2972 ft · 59 sec · West River Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albertville and West Co on Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
10.2 mi · 47%
MN 610 East
7.08 mi · 33%
Douglas Drive North
2 mi · 9%
Zane Avenue North
0.77 mi · 4%
West River Road
0.56 mi · 3%
CR 14
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

9.53 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corcoran
00h 13m from Albertville
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albertville and Rain Showers Likely near West Co on Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albertville to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Corcoran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Albertville and 10.7 miles from West Co on Rapids.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albertville and Rain Showers Likely near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Corcoran

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Corcoran, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corcoran.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

70 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albertville and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 15.79 mi (25.41 km).

Albertville

#1 Albertville

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population7,547
Coordinates45.2377400, -93.6544100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Co on Rapids

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population62,528
Coordinates45.1596900, -93.3496700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Albertville (-93.65441, 45.23774)
End: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.72 $3.58 $7.17
Premium $5.26 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $6.14 $4.67 $9.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Albertville and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 13:30:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.