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

The driving distance from Orrock, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.39 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.18 mi
43.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.18 mi
Kilometers
43.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.39 mi
Kilometers
52.12 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Thu, Oct 15, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in Orrock
Thu, Oct 15, 9:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orrock
2026-10-15T19:44
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Thu, Oct 15, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orrock
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elk River
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From Orrock
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To West Co on Rapids
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 261st Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · 261st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 184th Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · 184th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 5

    2156 ft · 1 min · County Road 5

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 237th Avenue Northwest

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 237th Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 15

    6.3 mi · 9 min · County Road 15

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 10 East

    1411 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Voyageur Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road

    843 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road

    42 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Ferry Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Ferry Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Hayden Lake Road

    1771 ft · 48 sec · East Hayden Lake Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West River Road

    17 m · 1 sec · West River Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West River Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West River Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Voyageur Highway
15.7 mi · 48%
County Road 15
6.25 mi · 19%
184th Street
2.51 mi · 8%
237th Avenue Northwest
2.42 mi · 7%
West River Road
2.35 mi · 7%
South Ferry Street
1.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Voyageur Highway

Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway

15.7 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk River
00h 24m from Orrock
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Orrock 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 Orrock to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Elk River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Orrock and 16.2 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Orrock and Rain Showers Likely near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Elk River

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

54 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orrock and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 27.18 mi (43.74 km).

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#1 Orrock

Township in Sherburne County, Minnesota

Population3,819
Coordinates45.4438500, -93.7363600
Altitude301
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: Orrock (-93.73636, 45.44385)
End: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.84
Round trip
$9.69
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $4.84 $9.69
Mid-grade $4.72 $5.38 $10.75
Premium $5.26 $6.00 $12.00
Diesel $6.14 $7.00 $14.01

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Orrock and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 19:44:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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