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

The driving distance from Eveleth, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.11 mi
03h 36m
Flight
163.73 mi
263.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.73 mi
Kilometers
263.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.11 mi
Kilometers
304.35 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Return by in Eveleth
Wed, Sep 23, 5:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eveleth
2026-09-23T10:46
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eveleth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Rutledge
MN

American city in Pine County, Minnesota

From Eveleth
94.5 mi
01h 48m
To West Co on Rapids
94.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 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 Eveleth and West Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    703 ft · 26 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayal Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fayal Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 53 South: Duluth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    33.8 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    4.3 mi · 5 min · MN-610

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Noble Parkway

    1919 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Noble Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Noble Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on West River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 58%
US 53 South
55.4 mi · 29%
I 35W
11.3 mi · 6%
MN-610
4.3 mi · 2%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 2%
Noble Parkway
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
163.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 48m from Eveleth
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Eveleth 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 Eveleth to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from Eveleth and 94.6 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.24 one way or $58.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Eveleth and Mostly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

80 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

86 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eveleth and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 163.73 mi (263.49 km).

Eveleth

#1 Eveleth

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,536
Coordinates47.4624300, -92.5399100
Altitude485
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: Eveleth (-92.53991, 47.46243)
End: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.26 L · about $29.24
Round trip
$58.48
13.34 gal · 50.52 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $29.24 $58.48
Mid-grade $4.82 $32.18 $64.35
Premium $5.35 $35.69 $71.38
Diesel $6.35 $42.35 $84.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eveleth and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 10:46:24.

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.