How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Delano, MN?

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Delano, MN is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.94 mi
00h 51m
Flight
22.93 mi
36.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.93 mi
Kilometers
36.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.94 mi
Kilometers
59.45 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delano
Wed, Sep 23, 12:41 PM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 1:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-09-23T11:50
Arrive Delano
Wed, Sep 23, 12:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Co on Rapids
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Minnetonka Mills
MN

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From West Co on Rapids
18.5 mi
00h 25m
To Delano
18.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Delano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Delano.

  1. 1

    Start on West River Road

    2972 ft · 1 min · West River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 117th Avenue North

    1135 ft · 31 sec · 117th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    39 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    33 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    596 ft · 18 sec · 117th Avenue North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Jefferson Highway North

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    12.3 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bridge Avenue West

    677 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Avenue West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Delano.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 394 West
15.1 mi · 41%
Jefferson Highway North
13.3 mi · 36%
Babcock Boulevard
6.1 mi · 17%
117th Avenue North
1.74 mi · 5%
West River Road
0.56 mi · 2%
Bridge Avenue West
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Highway North

Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnetonka Mills
00h 25m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Delano.

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 Delano?

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 18.5 miles from West Co on Rapids and 18.5 miles from Delano.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Delano.

Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minnetonka Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnetonka Mills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Delano. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.9 km).

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#1 West Co on Rapids

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population62,528
Coordinates45.1596900, -93.3496700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Delano

#2 Delano

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,353
Coordinates45.0419100, -93.7891300
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Delano (-93.78913, 45.04191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $5.70
Round trip
$11.40
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $5.70 $11.40
Mid-grade $4.82 $6.27 $12.54
Premium $5.35 $6.96 $13.91
Diesel $6.35 $8.25 $16.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Delano. The current time is 11:50:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.