How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Ham Lake, MN?

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Ham Lake, MN is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
15.3 mi
00h 25m
Flight
7.92 mi
12.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.92 mi
Kilometers
12.74 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
15.3 mi
Kilometers
24.62 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ham Lake
Mon, May 4, 5:23 PM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Mon, May 4, 5:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-05-04T16:57
Arrive Ham Lake
Mon, May 4, 5:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Anoka
MN

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

From West Co on Rapids
7.6 mi
00h 12m
To Ham Lake
7.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West River Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West River Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hayden Lake Road

    32 m · 2 sec · East Hayden Lake Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Hayden Lake Road

    1652 ft · 37 sec · East Hayden Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jefferson Highway North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway North

  5. 5

    Continue on North Ferry Street

    2190 ft · 58 sec · North Ferry Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 10 East, MN 47 South

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Main Street

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street Northwest

    2495 ft · 53 sec · Main Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Coon Creek Boulevard Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coon Creek Boulevard Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Crosstown Boulevard Northwest

    2614 ft · 54 sec · Crosstown Boulevard Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hanson Boulevard Northwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hanson Boulevard Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Crosstown Boulevard Northwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Boulevard Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto 157th Avenue Northwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 157th Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jackson Street Northeast

    2007 ft · 58 sec · Jackson Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 154th Avenue Northeast

    45 m · 7 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West River Road
2.34 mi · 15%
US 10 East
2.27 mi · 15%
157th Avenue Northwest
1.78 mi · 12%
Hanson Boulevard Northwest
1.77 mi · 12%
Crosstown Boulevard Northwest
1.73 mi · 11%
Jefferson Highway North
1.38 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

West River Road

Start on West River Road

2.34 mi · 00h 04m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anoka
00h 12m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ham Lake.

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 Ham Lake?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Anoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from West Co on Rapids and 7.6 miles from Ham Lake.

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

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ham Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Anoka

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Anoka, 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 Anoka.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

97 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Ham Lake. Straight-line distance: 7.92 mi (12.74 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
Ham Lake

#2 Ham Lake

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population16,943
Coordinates45.2502400, -93.2499500
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Ham Lake (-93.24995, 45.25024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.85
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.93 $3.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.39 $2.37 $4.74
Diesel $4.86 $2.63 $5.25

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Ham Lake. The current time is 16:57:10.

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