How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Credit River, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Credit River, MN is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Credit River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Credit River.
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Start on West River Road
2972 ft · 1 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto 117th Avenue North
1135 ft · 31 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North
39 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North
33 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
596 ft · 18 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North
26.2 mi · 33 min · Jefferson Highway North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101
647 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 13
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 South
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 13 South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 13 South
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Turn left onto South Park Drive
1 km · 1 min · South Park Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Louisiana Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Louisiana Avenue
2644 ft · 53 sec · Louisiana Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 150th Street West
148 m · 24 sec · 150th Street West
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Turn straight onto Dakota Street South
1.2 km · 1 min · Dakota Street South
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
1814 ft · 31 sec · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on Texas Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Texas Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Texas Avenue
96 m · 5 sec · Texas Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Texas Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Credit River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jefferson Highway North
Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North
26.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Credit River.
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 Credit River?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from West Co on Rapids and 19.3 miles from Credit River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Credit River.
Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnetonka Mills.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Credit River. Straight-line distance: 33.56 mi (54.01 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 Credit River
Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,585 |
| Coordinates | 44.6744100, -93.3791100 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Credit River (-93.37911, 44.67441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
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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