How far is Big Lake, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Big Lake, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin and Wright counties in the U.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Lake and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Lake and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Jefferson Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Jefferson Boulevard
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
19.7 mi · 25 min · Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
843 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road
42 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ferry Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Ferry Street
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Turn left onto East Hayden Lake Road
1771 ft · 48 sec · East Hayden Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West River Road
17 m · 1 sec · West River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Lake and West Co on Rapids.
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.
Voyageur Highway
Continue on Voyageur Highway
19.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Big Lake and Mostly Sunny 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 Big Lake to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Big Lake and 12.6 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.90 one way or $7.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Lake and Mostly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Saint Paul Union Depot
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Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Lake and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 22.68 mi (36.5 km).
#1 Big Lake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,134 |
| Coordinates | 45.3324600, -93.7460800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Co on Rapids
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 62,528 |
| Coordinates | 45.1596900, -93.3496700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.38 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $4.29 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
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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