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

The driving distance from Mora, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.77 mi
01h 19m
Flight
49.63 mi
79.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.63 mi
Kilometers
79.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.77 mi
Kilometers
101.02 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Mora
Wed, Sep 23, 10:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mora
2026-09-23T08:18
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mora
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Isanti
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Mora
31.4 mi
00h 39m
To West Co on Rapids
31.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Vine Street

    145 m · 27 sec · North Vine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue East

    1091 ft · 30 sec · Forest Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right

    42 mi · 51 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    12 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    4.3 mi · 5 min · MN-610

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Noble Parkway

    1919 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Noble Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Noble Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on West River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Avenue East
12.2 mi · 19%
MN-610
4.3 mi · 7%
Noble Parkway
2.14 mi · 3%
US 10 West
1.09 mi · 2%
West River Road
0.92 mi · 1%
North Vine Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

42 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isanti
00h 39m from Mora
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mora 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 Mora to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Isanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Mora and 31.4 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Isanti

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Isanti, 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 Isanti.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

59 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

71 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

117 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mora and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 49.63 mi (79.87 km).

Mora

#1 Mora

City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,583
Coordinates45.8769000, -93.2938400
Altitude308
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: Mora (-93.29384, 45.8769)
End: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.40
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $9.70 $19.40
Mid-grade $4.84 $10.69 $21.38
Premium $5.36 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $6.33 $13.98 $27.97

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mora and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 08:18:00.

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.