How far is Montrose, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Montrose, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montrose and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Buffalo Avenue South
7 m · 8 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
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Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard
2660 ft · 53 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.4 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Take the exit slight left
692 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue on State Highway 25
1348 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 25
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Settlers Parkway
5 m · 1 sec · Settlers Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Settlers Parkway
2786 ft · 1 min · Settlers Parkway
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Continue on 10th Street Northeast
2806 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10th Street Northeast
41 m · 4 sec · 10th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 10th Street Northeast
1297 ft · 36 sec · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on 10th Street Southeast
1282 ft · 20 sec · 10th Street Southeast
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Continue on 10th Street Northeast
7.4 mi · 10 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on Beebe Lake Road Northeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beebe Lake Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Main Street North
1 km · 1 min · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Saint Michael Parkway East
1675 ft · 36 sec · Saint Michael Parkway East
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Continue on Central Avenue East
1917 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue East
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Continue on 42nd Street Northeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · 42nd Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
100 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1884 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue
2034 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Zane Avenue North
1.2 km · 1 min · Zane Avenue North
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Continue on Douglas Drive North
2 mi · 3 min · Douglas Drive North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 117th Avenue North
13 m · 1 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 Montrose 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.
10th Street Northeast
Continue on 10th Street Northeast
7.39 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Montrose and Rain Showers Likely 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 Montrose to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Saint Michael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Montrose and 22 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montrose and Rain Showers Likely near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Michael
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 Saint Michael.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 28.15 mi (45.3 km).
#1 Montrose
Human settlement in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,638 |
| Coordinates | 45.0649600, -93.9110800 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.25 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
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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