How far is New Prague, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from New Prague, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 New Prague and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Prague and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on the route
38 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast
52 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street East
3 m · 1 sec · Main Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street East
160 m · 15 sec · Main Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Columbus Avenue North
32 m · 3 sec · Columbus Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbus Avenue North
2601 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbus Avenue North
22 m · 2 sec · Columbus Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbus Avenue North
2513 ft · 54 sec · Columbus Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 12th Street Northeast
4 m · 1 sec · 12th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 12th Street Northeast
2979 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street Northeast
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Continue on West 270th Street
896 ft · 14 sec · West 270th Street
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Continue on Drexel Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Drexel Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 260th Street
8 m · 1 sec · West 260th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 260th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 260th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 260th Street East
32 m · 3 sec · 260th Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 260th Street East
1.3 km · 1 min · 260th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Langford Avenue
68 m · 3 sec · Langford Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Langford Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Langford Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Langford Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · Langford Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Langford Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Langford Avenue
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Continue on Langford Avenue
655 ft · 12 sec · Langford Avenue
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Continue on Marschall Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Marschall Road
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Take the exit right toward US 169 North
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
27.9 mi · 35 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 New Prague 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 169 North
Keep slight left
27.9 mi · 00h 35m
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 New Prague 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 New Prague to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Savage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from New Prague and 27.1 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Prague and Mostly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Savage
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Savage.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Prague and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 44.01 mi (70.82 km).
#1 New Prague
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,820 |
| Coordinates | 44.5433000, -93.5760700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.39 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
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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