How far is Linwood, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Linwood, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.47 mi
00h 43m
Flight
17.88 mi
28.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.88 mi
Kilometers
28.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.47 mi
Kilometers
47.43 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Sun, Nov 8, 11:22 AM CST
Return by in Linwood
Sun, Nov 8, 12:05 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linwood
2026-11-08T10:38
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Sun, Nov 8, 11:22 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Linwood
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ham Lake
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Linwood
14.7 mi
00h 21m
To West Co on Rapids
14.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Linwood and West Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Linwood and West Co on Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on 213th Lane Northeast

    69 m · 11 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast

    777 ft · 39 sec · Regulus Street Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Linwood Drive

    917 ft · 42 sec · North Linwood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Viking Boulevard Northeast

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward CR 22 West, MN 65 South

    963 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    12 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    4.3 mi · 5 min · MN-610

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Noble Parkway

    1919 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Noble Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Noble Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on West River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linwood and West Co on Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CR 22 West
13.1 mi · 44%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
7.59 mi · 26%
MN-610
4.3 mi · 15%
Noble Parkway
2.14 mi · 7%
US 10 West
1.09 mi · 4%
West River Road
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CR 22 West

Keep slight right

12 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ham Lake
00h 21m from Linwood
Leave By
7:02 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Linwood and Mostly Clear 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 Linwood to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Ham Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Linwood and 14.7 miles from West Co on Rapids.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Linwood and Mostly Clear near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Ham Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ham Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ham Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

78 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linwood and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 17.88 mi (28.78 km).

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#1 Linwood

Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,464
Coordinates45.3569100, -93.1116100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Co on Rapids

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population62,528
Coordinates45.1596900, -93.3496700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Linwood (-93.11161, 45.35691)
End: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.41 $4.59 $9.17
Premium $4.94 $5.14 $10.28
Diesel $6.07 $6.31 $12.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Linwood and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 10:38:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.