How far is Scandia, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Scandia, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scandia and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scandia and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Olinda Trail North
856 ft · 29 sec · Olinda Trail North
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Turn left onto Scandia Trail North
8.8 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
35 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1925 ft · 34 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North
76 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1444 ft · 22 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Keep slight right to continue on Scandia Trail North
1.8 mi · 2 min · Scandia Trail North
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Continue on Lake Drive Northeast
1602 ft · 31 sec · Lake Drive Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South
1082 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
2437 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
4.3 mi · 5 min · 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 Scandia 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 35W
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
11.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain leaving Scandia and Rain Showers Likely 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 Scandia to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Lino Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Scandia and 18.2 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Scandia and Rain Showers Likely near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Lino Lakes
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 Lino Lakes.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scandia and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 27.26 mi (43.87 km).
#1 Scandia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,168 |
| Coordinates | 45.2535800, -92.8057700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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 Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
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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