How far is Rosemount, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Rosemount, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosemount and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosemount and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on 145th Street West
27 m · 7 sec · 145th Street West
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Turn right onto South Robert Trail
1839 ft · 51 sec · South Robert Trail
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Turn slight right
70 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robert Trail
2081 ft · 41 sec · South Robert Trail
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Continue on Robert Trail South
4.5 mi · 6 min · Robert Trail South
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Turn left onto Jefferson Trail West
2.1 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Trail West
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Continue on Dodd Road
1 km · 53 sec · Dodd Road
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Continue on Holiday Lane
142 m · 9 sec · Holiday Lane
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Floyd B. Olson Memorial Highway/Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Crosstown Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Floyd B. Olson Memorial Highway/Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West: Minnehaha Avenue, Hiawatha Avenue
972 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West: Hiawatha Avenue
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hiawatha Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Hiawatha Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, MN 55 West
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 94 West, MN 55 West
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 252 North
2611 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 610 West
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
2000 ft · 26 sec · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward Noble Parkway
1919 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Noble Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Noble Parkway
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Continue on West River Road
1.5 km · 2 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 Rosemount 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.
I 94 West
Continue on I 94 West, MN 55 West
8.49 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rosemount 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 Rosemount to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Rosemount and 26.5 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Rosemount and Chance Rain Showers near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosemount and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 31.03 mi (49.94 km).
#1 Rosemount
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.7394100, -93.1257700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
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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