How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Anoka, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Anoka, MN is about 4.3 miles (7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Anoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Anoka.
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Start on West River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hayden Lake Road
32 m · 2 sec · East Hayden Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hayden Lake Road
1652 ft · 37 sec · East Hayden Lake Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway North
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Highway North
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Take the exit slight right
118 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1406 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Anoka.
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.
West River Road
Start on West River Road
2.34 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving West Co on Rapids and Chance Snow Showers near Anoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Co on Rapids to Anoka?
The road trip is about 4.3 miles (7 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Champlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from West Co on Rapids and 2.2 miles from Anoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.54 one way or $1.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around West Co on Rapids and Chance Snow Showers near Anoka.
Stop Ideas Near Champlin
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 Champlin.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Anoka. Straight-line distance: 3.2 mi (5.15 km).
#1 West Co on Rapids
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 62,528 |
| Coordinates | 45.1596900, -93.3496700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anoka
City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota
| Population | 17,517 |
| Coordinates | 45.1977400, -93.3871800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anoka (-93.38718, 45.19774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.54 | $1.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.59 | $1.18 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.66 | $1.32 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
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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