How far is Forest Lake, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Forest Lake, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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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 Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Lake and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Lake and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Lake Street South
83 m · 15 sec · Lake Street South
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Continue on Lake Street South
93 m · 9 sec · Lake Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Avenue
59 m · 11 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CR 2: Forest Lake
1345 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
2437 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
4.3 mi · 5 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward Noble Parkway
1919 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Noble Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Noble Parkway
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Continue on West River Road
1.5 km · 2 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 Forest 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Forest Lake and 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 Forest Lake to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Forest Lake and 14.2 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Lake and Sunny near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
Ham Lake City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Lake and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.47 km).
#1 Forest Lake
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 21,285 |
| Coordinates | 45.2788600, -92.9852200 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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 River Road (-93.349833, 45.159606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.57 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
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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