How far is Pipestone, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Pipestone, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pipestone and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pipestone and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Main Street East
2630 ft · 1 min · Main Street East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue Northeast
873 ft · 12 sec · 8th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
44.3 mi · 56 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto East College Drive
2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive
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Continue on State Highway 19
13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on State Highway 19
20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on West Bridge Street
3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street
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Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax
31.3 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
29.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
2007 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1441 ft · 21 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
78 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 25 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 Pipestone 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.
State Highway 23
Turn right onto State Highway 23
44.3 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Pipestone 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 Pipestone to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Pipestone and 103.2 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.80 one way or $61.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Pipestone and Chance Rain Showers near West Co on Rapids.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pipestone and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 166.56 mi (268.05 km).
#1 Pipestone
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,039 |
| Coordinates | 44.0005300, -96.3175300 |
| Altitude | 529 |
| 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: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $30.80 | $61.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $34.09 | $68.18 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $37.80 | $75.59 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $44.95 | $89.90 |
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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