How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Circle Pines, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Circle Pines, MN is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Circle Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Circle Pines.
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Start on West River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road
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Continue on Noble Parkway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Noble Parkway
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Turn left onto MN 610 East
2286 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
4 mi · 5 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North: Duluth
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Drive
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Lake Drive Northeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Pine Drive
97 m · 16 sec · Pine Drive
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Turn slight left onto Crossway Drive
100 m · 14 sec · Crossway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crossway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Circle Pines.
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.
MN-610
Merge slight left onto MN-610
4.03 mi · 00h 05m
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.
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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 Circle Pines?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from West Co on Rapids and 7.5 miles from Circle Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Co on Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Circle Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Blaine
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 West Co on Rapids and Circle Pines. Straight-line distance: 9.68 mi (15.58 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 Circle Pines
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,928 |
| Coordinates | 45.1485800, -93.1516100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Circle Pines (-93.15161, 45.14858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
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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