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

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Eagan, MN is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.39 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.14 mi
42.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.14 mi
Kilometers
42.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.39 mi
Kilometers
61.78 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-04-23T09:04
Arrive Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Co on Rapids
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Minneapolis
MN

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

From West Co on Rapids
16.3 mi
00h 22m
To Eagan
22.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Noble Parkway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Noble Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto MN 610 East

    2286 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    3258 ft · 43 sec · MN-610

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 252 South

    3113 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Minneapolis

    3123 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I-35W South

    1206 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East, MN 62 West

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East, MN 62 West, CR 35: Portland Avenue, Lyndale Avenue

    1607 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East, CR 35: Portland Avenue

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Cedar Avenue South

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road

    1827 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Diffley Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
8.29 mi · 22%
Cedar Avenue South
6.17 mi · 16%
I-35W South
4.29 mi · 11%
MN 252 South
3.94 mi · 10%
Diffley Road
2.75 mi · 7%
Noble Parkway
1.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cedar Avenue South

Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

6.17 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneapolis
00h 22m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Co on Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

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 Eagan?

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from West Co on Rapids and 22.1 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Co on Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eagan.

Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 0.8 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 9.8 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 7.8 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 Minneapolis.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

6 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 26.14 mi (42.07 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
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: West River Road (-93.349833, 45.159606)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
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 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.71
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.85 $9.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.39 $5.97 $11.95
Diesel $4.86 $6.62 $13.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Eagan. The current time is 09:04:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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