How far is Grand Rapids, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 162.2 miles (261 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Northwest 5th Street
142 m · 15 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Pokegama Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pokegama Avenue
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
16.1 mi · 30 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn left
27 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto Voyageur Highway
33.8 mi · 42 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
2754 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue North
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Continue on US Highway 169
842 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 169
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 169
54 m · 2 sec · US Highway 169
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 169
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 169: Anoka
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
843 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road
42 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ferry Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Ferry Street
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Turn left onto East Hayden Lake Road
1771 ft · 48 sec · East Hayden Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West River Road
17 m · 1 sec · West River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West River Road
2.3 mi · 4 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 Grand Rapids and West Co on Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 169
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain Likely leaving Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vineland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Grand Rapids and 81.1 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Grand Rapids and Rain Showers Likely near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Vineland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vineland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 143.8 mi (231.42 km).
#1 Grand Rapids
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 11,219 |
| Coordinates | 47.2371700, -93.5302100 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.12 | $50.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
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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