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

The driving distance from Proctor, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
146.31 mi
02h 41m
Flight
122.25 mi
196.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.25 mi
Kilometers
196.75 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.31 mi
Kilometers
235.46 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Tue, Sep 15, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Proctor
Tue, Sep 15, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Proctor
2026-09-15T17:42
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Tue, Sep 15, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Proctor
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
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Proctor
73.1 mi
01h 20m
To West Co on Rapids
73.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    35 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Boundary Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Boundary Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1003 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    121.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    4.3 mi · 5 min · MN-610

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Noble Parkway

    1919 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Noble Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Noble Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on West River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Boundary Avenue
123 mi · 84%
I 35W
11.3 mi · 8%
MN-610
4.3 mi · 3%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 3%
Noble Parkway
2.14 mi · 1%
West River Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Boundary Avenue

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 11m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
01h 20m from Proctor
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Proctor and Sunny 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 Proctor to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Proctor and 73.2 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Proctor and Sunny near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Proctor and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 122.25 mi (196.75 km).

Proctor

#1 Proctor

City in St.

Population3,006
Coordinates46.7471600, -92.2254700
Altitude381
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: Proctor (-92.22547, 46.74716)
End: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $21.80
Round trip
$43.60
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $21.80 $43.60
Mid-grade $4.68 $24.14 $48.28
Premium $5.19 $26.76 $53.52
Diesel $6.08 $31.35 $62.69

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Proctor and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 17:42:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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