How far is Watab, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Watab, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 01h 16m.
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 Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watab and West Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watab and West Co on Rapids.
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Start on Northeast River Road
6 m · 1 sec · Northeast River Road
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Turn right onto 75th Street Northwest
1590 ft · 47 sec · 75th Street Northwest
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
50.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
843 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road
42 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ferry Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Ferry Street
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Turn left onto East Hayden Lake Road
1771 ft · 48 sec · East Hayden Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West River Road
17 m · 1 sec · West River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West River Road
2.3 mi · 4 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 Watab and West Co on Rapids.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
75th Street Northwest
Keep slight left
50.6 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Watab and Partly Sunny 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 Watab to West Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Watab and 29.8 miles from West Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Watab and Partly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Becker
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 Becker.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watab and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.67 km).
#1 Watab
Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA
| Population | 3,238 |
| Coordinates | 45.6763500, -94.1811000 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
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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