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

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Eveleth, MN is about 190 miles (305.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.98 mi
03h 38m
Flight
163.73 mi
263.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.73 mi
Kilometers
263.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.98 mi
Kilometers
305.75 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eveleth
Wed, Sep 23, 3:14 PM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 6:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-09-23T11:35
Arrive Eveleth
Wed, Sep 23, 3:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Co on Rapids
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rutledge
MN

American city in Pine County, Minnesota

From West Co on Rapids
94.9 mi
01h 49m
To Eveleth
95 mi
01h 49m

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

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 5 min · MN-610

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North: Duluth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    35.9 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik

    1280 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    143 m · 13 sec · State Highway 37

  16. 16

    Continue on Fayal Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fayal Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grant Avenue

    703 ft · 19 sec · Grant Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
122 mi · 64%
MN 33
55.7 mi · 29%
MN-610
7.47 mi · 4%
Noble Parkway
1.94 mi · 1%
West River Road
0.92 mi
Fayal Road
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
163.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 49m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Eveleth.

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 Eveleth?

The road trip is about 190 miles (305.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from West Co on Rapids and 95 miles from Eveleth.

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

The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.37 one way or $58.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Eveleth.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rutledge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutledge.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

80 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

86 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Eveleth. Straight-line distance: 163.73 mi (263.49 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
Eveleth

#2 Eveleth

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,536
Coordinates47.4624300, -92.5399100
Altitude485
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Eveleth (-92.53991, 47.46243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.38 L · about $29.37
Round trip
$58.75
13.4 gal · 50.76 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $29.37 $58.75
Mid-grade $4.82 $32.32 $64.64
Premium $5.35 $35.85 $71.70
Diesel $6.35 $42.54 $85.08

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 Eveleth. The current time is 11:35:59.

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.