How far is Nowthen, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Nowthen, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nowthen and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowthen and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.8 mi · 8 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
121 m · 16 sec
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Turn sharp left
40 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
843 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road
42 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ferry Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Ferry Street
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Turn left onto East Hayden Lake Road
1771 ft · 48 sec · East Hayden Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West River Road
17 m · 1 sec · West River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West River Road
2.3 mi · 4 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 Nowthen 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.
Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
Start on Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.83 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Nowthen and Chance Rain Showers 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 Nowthen to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Nowthen and 7.4 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Nowthen and Chance Rain Showers near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Ramsey
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 Ramsey.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nowthen and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.96 km).
#1 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
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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