How far is Hopkins, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Hopkins, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkins and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkins and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Wood Hill Terrace
10 m · 4 sec · Wood Hill Terrace
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Turn right onto Woodhill Road
847 ft · 32 sec · Woodhill Road
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Turn straight onto Minnesota State Highway 7
1265 ft · 25 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
1211 ft · 28 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
3.5 mi · 5 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn left onto US 169 North
1529 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right
16 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto 117th Avenue North
586 ft · 16 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North
32 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North
41 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
1132 ft · 36 sec · 117th Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West River Road
2972 ft · 59 sec · 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 Hopkins 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.
US 169 North
Merge slight right
16 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopkins and Partly 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 Hopkins to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Hopkins and 12 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hopkins and Partly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkins and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 17.13 mi (27.57 km).
#1 Hopkins
University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,208 |
| Coordinates | 44.9249600, -93.4627300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
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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