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

The driving distance from Crystal, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
13.22 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.79 mi
14.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.79 mi
Kilometers
14.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.22 mi
Kilometers
21.27 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Crystal
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal
2026-04-23T09:17
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crystal
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
Osseo
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Crystal
6.5 mi
00h 09m
To West Co on Rapids
6.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 42nd Avenue North

    1.1 km · 1 min · 42nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto MN 100 North, CR 81 South

    1994 ft · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bottineau Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 117th Avenue North

    586 ft · 16 sec · 117th Avenue North

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    32 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    41 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    1132 ft · 36 sec · 117th Avenue North

  11. 11

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

    2972 ft · 59 sec · West River Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bottineau Boulevard
5.45 mi · 41%
US 169 North
4.26 mi · 32%
117th Avenue North
1.73 mi · 13%
42nd Avenue North
0.7 mi · 5%
West River Road
0.56 mi · 4%
MN 100 North
0.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bottineau Boulevard

Turn left onto Bottineau Boulevard

5.45 mi · 00h 08m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osseo
00h 09m from Crystal
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Crystal 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 Crystal to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Osseo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Crystal and 6.6 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Crystal and Rain Showers Likely near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Osseo

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 Osseo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 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 11.1 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 4.5 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 Osseo.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

92 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 8.79 mi (14.14 km).

Crystal

#1 Crystal

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population22,581
Coordinates45.0327400, -93.3602300
Altitude272
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: 42nd Avenue North (-93.360232, 45.032705)
End: West River Road (-93.349833, 45.159606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.77 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.35
0.94 gal · 3.54 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.68 $3.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.84 $3.69
Premium $4.39 $2.06 $4.13
Diesel $4.86 $2.29 $4.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crystal and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 09:17:52.

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