How far is Sleepy Eye, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Sleepy Eye, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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 02h 33m.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sleepy Eye and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Eye and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Main Street West
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street West
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Continue on US Highway 14
10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
37 m · 5 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West
44 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West
2423 ft · 46 sec · Highway 14 West
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Continue on Black and Yellow Trail
103 m · 8 sec · Black and Yellow Trail
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Continue on 20th North Street
1771 ft · 33 sec · 20th North Street
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Continue on North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto 7th North Street
1672 ft · 42 sec · 7th North Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
1262 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
27 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
29.7 mi · 37 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
29.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
2007 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1441 ft · 21 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
78 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto 117th Avenue North
586 ft · 16 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North
32 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North
41 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
1132 ft · 36 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 Sleepy Eye and West Co on Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 14
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
29.7 mi · 00h 37m
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 Showers Likely leaving Sleepy Eye 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 Sleepy Eye to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Plato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Sleepy Eye and 59.7 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sleepy Eye and Rain Showers Likely near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Plato
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 Plato.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sleepy Eye and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 90.02 mi (144.87 km).
#1 Sleepy Eye
City in Brown County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,329 |
| Coordinates | 44.2971800, -94.7241500 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $19.81 | $39.61 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $25.80 | $51.61 |
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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