How far is Saint Michael, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Michael, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Michael and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Michael and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Main Street North
125 m · 15 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Saint Michael Parkway East
1675 ft · 36 sec · Saint Michael Parkway East
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Continue on Central Avenue East
1917 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue East
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Continue on 42nd Street Northeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · 42nd Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
100 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1884 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue
2034 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Zane Avenue North
1.2 km · 1 min · Zane Avenue North
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Continue on Douglas Drive North
2 mi · 3 min · Douglas Drive North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 117th Avenue North
13 m · 1 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
1132 ft · 34 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 Saint Michael 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.
MN 610 East
Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
7.08 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Michael and Mostly Sunny then 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 Saint Michael to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Corcoran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Saint Michael and 11.2 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Michael and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Corcoran
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Michael and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 15.74 mi (25.33 km).
#1 Saint Michael
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 18,437 |
| Coordinates | 45.2099600, -93.6649600 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
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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