How far is Prior Lake, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Prior Lake, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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 41m.
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.
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prior Lake and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South
5.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 13 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 169, CH 101
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
3262 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 33 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 Prior Lake 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.
US 169 North
Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Prior Lake and Mostly Cloudy 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 Prior Lake to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Prior Lake and 18.3 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prior Lake and Mostly Cloudy near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills
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 Minnetonka Mills.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prior Lake and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 31.05 mi (49.97 km).
#1 Prior Lake
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 27,317 |
| Coordinates | 44.7133000, -93.4227300 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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 River Road (-93.349833, 45.159606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.57 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
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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