How far is South Saint Paul, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from South Saint Paul, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Saint Paul and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Saint Paul and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Concord Exchange North
9 m · 2 sec · Concord Exchange North
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Turn right onto John E Carroll Avenue
57 m · 7 sec · John E Carroll Avenue
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Turn left onto Concord Street North
2.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Street North
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 North
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Keep slight right
2755 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
4.2 mi · 5 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 South Saint Paul 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 35E North
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.13 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving South Saint Paul and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow 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 South Saint Paul to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Arden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from South Saint Paul and 14.3 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around South Saint Paul and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Saint Paul and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 24.01 mi (38.64 km).
#1 South Saint Paul
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 19,916 |
| Coordinates | 44.8927400, -93.0349400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
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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