How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Elko New Market, MN?

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Elko New Market, MN is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.81 mi
01h 00m
Flight
41.12 mi
66.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.12 mi
Kilometers
66.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.81 mi
Kilometers
75.34 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elko New Market
Wed, Nov 11, 11:45 PM CST
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Thu, Nov 12, 12:45 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-11-11T22:44
Arrive Elko New Market
Wed, Nov 11, 11:45 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Co on Rapids
9:30 PM CST
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
Richfield
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From West Co on Rapids
23.4 mi
00h 30m
To Elko New Market
23.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 2:00 PM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
51°F
Veterans Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 9:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Elko New Market.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Elko New Market.

  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

    27.6 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 260th Street East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 260th Street East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto France Avenue

    3111 ft · 50 sec · France Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    146 m · 21 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Elko New Market.

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35W South
27.9 mi · 60%
I 94 East
8.29 mi · 18%
MN 252 South
3.94 mi · 8%
Noble Parkway
1.94 mi · 4%
260th Street East
1.44 mi · 3%
West River Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-35W South

Merge slight right

27.6 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 30m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
4:28 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Partly Sunny near Elko New Market.

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 Elko New Market?

The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from West Co on Rapids and 23.4 miles from Elko New Market.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Partly Sunny near Elko New Market.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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 Richfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.1 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 3.6 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 3.1 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 Richfield.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Elko New Market. Straight-line distance: 41.12 mi (66.18 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
Elko New Market

#2 Elko New Market

Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,733
Coordinates44.5647200, -93.3269400
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Elko New Market (-93.32694, 44.56472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.76
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $6.38 $12.76
Mid-grade $4.35 $7.18 $14.36
Premium $4.88 $8.06 $16.11
Diesel $6.00 $9.90 $19.81

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Elko New Market. The current time is 22:44:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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