How far is Chisago City, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Chisago City, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
36.73 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.8 mi
43.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.8 mi
Kilometers
43.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.73 mi
Kilometers
59.11 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Sat, Oct 17, 1:08 PM CDT
Return by in Chisago City
Sat, Oct 17, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chisago City
2026-10-17T12:24
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Sat, Oct 17, 1:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chisago City
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
Lino Lakes
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Chisago City
18.3 mi
00h 22m
To West Co on Rapids
18.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Today

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Boulevard

    16 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Lake Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    4.3 mi · 5 min · MN-610

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Noble Parkway

    1919 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Noble Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Noble Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on West River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chisago City 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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Boulevard
14.1 mi · 38%
I 35W
11.3 mi · 31%
MN-610
4.3 mi · 12%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 11%
Noble Parkway
2.14 mi · 6%
West River Road
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

11.3 mi · 00h 12m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lino Lakes
00h 22m from Chisago City
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Chisago City and Widespread Frost then 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 Chisago City to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Lino Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Chisago City and 18.4 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Chisago City and Widespread Frost then Sunny near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Lino Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lino Lakes, 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 Lino Lakes.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

79 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

97 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chisago City and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 26.8 mi (43.13 km).

Chisago City

#1 Chisago City

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population5,224
Coordinates45.3735800, -92.8899400
Altitude282
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: Chisago City (-92.88994, 45.37358)
End: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.15
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $5.58 $11.15
Mid-grade $4.77 $6.20 $12.40
Premium $5.31 $6.90 $13.80
Diesel $6.18 $8.04 $16.08

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Chisago City and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 12:24:12.

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.