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

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Hibbing, MN is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.6 mi
03h 56m
Flight
157.9 mi
254.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.9 mi
Kilometers
254.11 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.6 mi
Kilometers
300.3 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hibbing
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Wed, May 13, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-05-12T18:57
Arrive Hibbing
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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
McGrath
MN

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

From West Co on Rapids
93.3 mi
01h 58m
To Hibbing
93.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    105.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    632 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 42nd Street

    847 ft · 22 sec · West 42nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Howard Street

    1000 ft · 32 sec · East Howard Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
106 mi · 57%
State Highway 65
54.8 mi · 29%
MN-610
4.95 mi · 3%
1st Avenue
1.96 mi · 1%
Noble Parkway
1.94 mi · 1%
East Highway 210
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

106 mi · 02h 11m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
157.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
01h 58m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Co on Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hibbing.

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 Hibbing?

The road trip is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from West Co on Rapids and 93.3 miles from Hibbing.

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

The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.48 one way or $46.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Co on Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hibbing.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Hibbing. Straight-line distance: 157.9 mi (254.11 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
Hibbing

#2 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Hibbing (-92.93769, 47.42715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.92 L · about $23.48
Round trip
$46.97
13.16 gal · 49.84 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.48 $46.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.80 $51.60
Premium $4.39 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $4.86 $32.01 $64.01

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Hibbing. The current time is 18:57:44.

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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.