How far is Ramsey, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Ramsey, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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 18m.
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.
City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramsey and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramsey and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on the route
124 m · 30 sec
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Continue on 160th Lane Northwest
1344 ft · 1 min · 160th Lane Northwest
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Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest
1044 ft · 49 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
41 m · 3 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
120 m · 11 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
88 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
843 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road
42 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ferry Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Ferry Street
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Turn left onto East Hayden Lake Road
1771 ft · 48 sec · East Hayden Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West River Road
17 m · 1 sec · West River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · 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 Ramsey and West Co on Rapids.
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.
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
Merge slight left
2.47 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Ramsey and Widespread Frost then Mostly 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 Ramsey to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Anoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Ramsey and 5 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Ramsey and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Anoka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anoka.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 8.54 mi (13.75 km).
#1 Ramsey
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 28,523 |
| Coordinates | 45.2611000, -93.4500000 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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