How far is North Oaks, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from North Oaks, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Oaks and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Oaks and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on North Oaks Road
1054 ft · 31 sec · North Oaks Road
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Turn right onto East Oriole Lane
698 ft · 36 sec · East Oriole Lane
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road
3042 ft · 1 min · East Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
2187 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Turn sharp right onto County Highway 96
3.3 mi · 5 min · County Highway 96
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 10 West
1326 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
4.3 mi · 5 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward Noble Parkway
1919 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Noble Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Noble Parkway
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Continue on West River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · 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 North Oaks 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.
MN-610
Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
4.3 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Oaks 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 North Oaks to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Mounds View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from North Oaks and 10 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Oaks and Rain Showers Likely near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Mounds View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mounds View.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Oaks and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 13.76 mi (22.15 km).
#1 North Oaks
City in the U.
| Population | 5,345 |
| Coordinates | 45.1027400, -93.0791100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.23 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $4.29 | $8.59 |
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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