How far is Montevideo, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Montevideo, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montevideo and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montevideo and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Eureka Avenue
18 m · 8 sec · Eureka Avenue
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Turn left onto North 8th Street
84 m · 14 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn right onto Black Oak Avenue
2571 ft · 1 min · Black Oak Avenue
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Turn left onto North 17th Street
130 m · 12 sec · North 17th Street
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Turn right
32.9 mi · 42 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue
48 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue
587 ft · 8 sec · 195th Avenue
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Continue on MN 7
7.9 mi · 10 min · MN 7
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Continue on 195th Avenue
10.1 mi · 13 min · 195th Avenue
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Continue on highway 7 West
16.1 mi · 21 min · highway 7 West
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northwest
1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 7 East
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 7 East
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 18 min
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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 Montevideo 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.9 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Montevideo 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 Montevideo to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hutchinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Montevideo and 68.4 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montevideo and Mostly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Hutchinson
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 Hutchinson.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montevideo and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 116.47 mi (187.44 km).
#1 Montevideo
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,027 |
| Coordinates | 44.9480300, -95.7170100 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
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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