How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Big Lake, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Big Lake, MN is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin and Wright counties in the U.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Big Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Big Lake.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3031 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
45 m · 3 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
133 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 10 West, US 169 North
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 10 West, US 169 North
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 27 min
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Turn uturn onto Jefferson Boulevard
38 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Big Lake.
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.
US 10 West
Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Big Lake.
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 Big Lake?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from West Co on Rapids and 12.8 miles from Big Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Big Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
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 Big Lake. Straight-line distance: 22.68 mi (36.5 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 Big Lake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,134 |
| Coordinates | 45.3324600, -93.7460800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Lake (-93.74608, 45.33246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.38 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
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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