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

The driving distance from Centerville, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
20.69 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.32 mi
23.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.32 mi
Kilometers
23.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.29 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 9:31 AM CDT
Return by in Centerville
Wed, Sep 23, 10:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-09-23T09:01
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 9:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
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
Mounds View
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Centerville
10.3 mi
00h 15m
To West Co on Rapids
10.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sorel Street

    36 m · 11 sec · Sorel Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Birch Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    2810 ft · 52 sec · Birch Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hodgson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hodgson Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Drive Northeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lake Drive Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1697 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    4.3 mi · 5 min · MN-610

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Noble Parkway

    1919 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Noble Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Noble Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on West River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN-610
4.3 mi · 21%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 19%
Birch Street
3.56 mi · 17%
Lake Drive Northeast
2.88 mi · 14%
Noble Parkway
2.14 mi · 10%
Centerville Road
1.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MN-610

Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

4.3 mi · 00h 05m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mounds View
00h 15m from Centerville
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Centerville 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 Centerville to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Mounds View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Centerville and 10.4 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Centerville and Mostly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Mounds View

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mounds View and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mounds View.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

90 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

104 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 14.32 mi (23.05 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,034
Coordinates45.1630200, -93.0557800
Altitude276
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: Centerville (-93.05578, 45.16302)
End: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $3.20
Round trip
$6.41
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $3.20 $6.41
Mid-grade $4.84 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $5.36 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $6.33 $4.62 $9.24

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 09:01:10.

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.