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

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Hopkins, MN is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.07 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.13 mi
27.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.13 mi
Kilometers
27.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.07 mi
Kilometers
35.52 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkins
Mon, May 4, 8:20 AM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Mon, May 4, 8:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-05-04T07:48
Arrive Hopkins
Mon, May 4, 8:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
New Hope
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From West Co on Rapids
11.1 mi
00h 16m
To Hopkins
11.1 mi
00h 16m

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
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West River Road

    2972 ft · 1 min · West River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 117th Avenue North

    1135 ft · 31 sec · 117th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    39 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    33 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    596 ft · 18 sec · 117th Avenue North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North

    15.9 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Highway North

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 7

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    913 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Woodhill Road

    668 ft · 35 sec · Woodhill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wood Hill Terrace

    10 m · 1 sec · Wood Hill Terrace

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wood Hill Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Highway North
15.9 mi · 72%
Minnesota State Highway 7
3.14 mi · 14%
117th Avenue North
1.74 mi · 8%
West River Road
0.56 mi · 3%
MN 7
0.54 mi · 2%
Woodhill Road
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Highway North

Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North

15.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 16m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

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 Hopkins?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from West Co on Rapids and 11.1 miles from Hopkins.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 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 Hopkins.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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 New Hope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Hopkins. Straight-line distance: 17.13 mi (27.57 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
Hopkins

#2 Hopkins

University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Population18,208
Coordinates44.9249600, -93.4627300
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Hopkins (-93.46273, 44.92496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.57
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.78 $5.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.39 $3.43 $6.85
Diesel $4.86 $3.79 $7.59

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 Hopkins. The current time is 07:48:04.

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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.