How far is Hermantown, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Hermantown, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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 48m.
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.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hermantown and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermantown and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Ugstad Road
80 m · 13 sec · Ugstad Road
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Turn left onto Maple Grove Road
2 mi · 4 min · Maple Grove Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Maple Grove Road
71 m · 5 sec · Midway Road
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Exit the rotary onto Midway Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
118.6 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Hermantown 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.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
119 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Hermantown and Chance Rain Showers 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 Hermantown to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Hermantown and 75.2 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Hermantown and Chance Rain Showers near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek
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 Mission Creek.
St. Cloud
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hermantown and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 125.7 mi (202.29 km).
#1 Hermantown
City in St.
| Population | 9,504 |
| Coordinates | 46.8068900, -92.2382500 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| 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 Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $4.24 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $27.61 | $55.21 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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