How far is Kasson, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Kasson, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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 Dakota County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kasson and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kasson and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Northwest
51 m · 15 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto West Main Street
664 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mantorville Avenue South
38 m · 5 sec · Mantorville Avenue South
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Continue on Mantorville Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · Mantorville Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mantorville Avenue North
39 m · 3 sec · Mantorville Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Mantorville Avenue North
1774 ft · 38 sec · Mantorville Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 57
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 57
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 57
8.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 57
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Continue on Highway 57 Boulevard
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 57 Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 57
1854 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
42 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 57 Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · Highway 57 Boulevard
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Continue on County 8 Boulevard
126 m · 11 sec · County 8 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 North: Cannon Falls, Saint Paul
900 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
2755 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
4.2 mi · 5 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 Kasson 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 52 North
Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kasson 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 Kasson to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Kasson and 47.4 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kasson and Mostly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
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 Empire.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kasson and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 83.43 mi (134.27 km).
#1 Kasson
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,530 |
| Coordinates | 44.0299600, -92.7507400 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $4.38 | $14.64 | $29.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $16.11 | $32.22 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $21.21 | $42.41 |
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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