How far is Red Wing, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Red Wing, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.39 mi
01h 19m
Flight
57.44 mi
92.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.44 mi
Kilometers
92.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.39 mi
Kilometers
111.67 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Tue, May 5, 10:13 AM CDT
Return by in Red Wing
Tue, May 5, 11:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Wing
2026-05-05T08:53
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Tue, May 5, 10:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Wing
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Paul Park
MN

Park in the Town of Kensington, Maryland, the United States

From Red Wing
35.2 mi
00h 39m
To West Co on Rapids
34.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    13 m · 4 sec · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1163 ft · 38 sec · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 61

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Highway 316 Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Polk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Red Wing Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    2575 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    1916 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    21 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    583 ft · 10 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vermillion Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Vermillion Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hastings Road South

    1047 ft · 15 sec · Hastings Road South

  19. 19

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    17 mi · 21 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    2985 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    4.3 mi · 5 min · MN-610

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Noble Parkway

    1919 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Noble Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Noble Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on West River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Wing 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
20.4 mi · 29%
Route 61
11.7 mi · 17%
I 694 West
6.68 mi · 10%
Red Wing Boulevard
5.93 mi · 9%
I 35E North
5.13 mi · 7%
US 10 West
4.52 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran

Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

17 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul Park
00h 39m from Red Wing
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Red Wing and 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 Red Wing to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Saint Paul Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Red Wing and 34.2 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Red Wing and Mostly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Paul Park, 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 Saint Paul Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

47 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

84 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

110 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Wing and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 57.44 mi (92.44 km).

Red Wing

#1 Red Wing

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,416
Coordinates44.5624700, -92.5338000
Altitude226
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: West 5th Street (-92.533791, 44.56246)
End: West River Road (-93.349833, 45.159606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.27 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.49
4.9 gal · 18.54 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.74 $17.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.61 $19.21
Premium $4.39 $10.76 $21.52
Diesel $4.86 $11.92 $23.83

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Wing and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 08:53:31.

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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.