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

The driving distance from Otsego, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.21 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.17 mi
22.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.17 mi
Kilometers
22.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.21 mi
Kilometers
24.48 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM CDT
Return by in Otsego
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otsego
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Otsego
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Ramsey
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Otsego
8.6 mi
00h 11m
To West Co on Rapids
6.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 85th Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 85th Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Parrish Avenue Northeast

    2646 ft · 1 min · Parrish Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 90th Street Northeast

    4 m · 1 sec · 90th Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 90th Street Northeast

    1025 ft · 22 sec · 90th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1822 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1350 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 169 South: Anoka

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road

    843 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road

    42 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Ferry Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Ferry Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Hayden Lake Road

    1771 ft · 48 sec · East Hayden Lake Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West River Road

    17 m · 1 sec · West River Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West River Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West River Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Otsego 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
9.82 mi · 65%
West River Road
2.35 mi · 15%
South Ferry Street
1.39 mi · 9%
85th Street Northeast
1.25 mi · 8%
90th Street Northeast
0.8 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

9.46 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramsey
00h 11m from Otsego
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Otsego 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 Otsego to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 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 8.6 miles from Otsego and 6.6 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Otsego and Rain Showers Likely near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Ramsey

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

39 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

64 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

105 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otsego and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 14.17 mi (22.81 km).

Otsego

#1 Otsego

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population18,887
Coordinates45.2741300, -93.5913500
Altitude268
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: 85th Street Northeast (-93.591348, 45.274042)
End: West River Road (-93.349833, 45.159606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.03 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.85
1.08 gal · 4.06 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.93 $3.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.39 $2.37 $4.74
Diesel $4.86 $2.63 $5.25

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Otsego and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 08:30:55.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.