How far is Saint Peter, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Peter, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
78.91 mi
01h 18m
Flight
65.03 mi
104.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.03 mi
Kilometers
104.65 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.91 mi
Kilometers
126.99 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Thu, May 7, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 12:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peter
2026-05-07T09:45
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Thu, May 7, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peter
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
Carver
MN

City in Carver County, Minnesota

From Saint Peter
39.4 mi
00h 39m
To West Co on Rapids
39.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Minnesota Avenue

    133 m · 20 sec · South Minnesota Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on South Minnesota Avenue

    11.1 mi · 14 min · South Minnesota Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  8. 8

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    27.9 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 117th Avenue North

    586 ft · 16 sec · 117th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    32 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    41 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    1132 ft · 36 sec · 117th Avenue North

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West River Road

    2972 ft · 59 sec · West River Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peter 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Minnesota Avenue
40 mi · 51%
US 169 North
33.4 mi · 42%
117th Avenue North
1.73 mi · 2%
130th Street West
1 mi · 1%
Marystown Road
0.87 mi · 1%
West River Road
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 169 North

Keep slight left

27.9 mi · 00h 35m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carver
00h 39m from Saint Peter
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Saint Peter and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Peter to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Carver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Saint Peter and 39.5 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Saint Peter and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Carver

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

41 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peter and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 65.03 mi (104.65 km).

Saint Peter

#1 Saint Peter

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,033
Coordinates44.3235800, -93.9580100
Altitude234
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: US 169 (-93.957816, 44.323496)
End: West River Road (-93.349833, 45.159606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.39 $12.21 $24.42
Diesel $4.86 $13.52 $27.04

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peter and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 09:45:36.

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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.