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

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Hugo, MN is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
24.62 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.36 mi
27.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.36 mi
Kilometers
27.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.62 mi
Kilometers
39.62 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hugo
Sat, May 2, 11:33 PM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Sun, May 3, 12:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-05-02T22:56
Arrive Hugo
Sat, May 2, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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

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
Mounds View
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From West Co on Rapids
12.3 mi
00h 18m
To Hugo
12.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Drive

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Drive Northeast

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lake Drive Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hodgson Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgson Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Birch Street

    2802 ft · 50 sec · Birch Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Birch Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1396 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Birch Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Birch Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Frenchman Road North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Frenchman Road North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Forest Boulevard North

    1045 ft · 16 sec · Forest Boulevard North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard North

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN-610
7.47 mi · 30%
Birch Street
3.56 mi · 14%
Lake Drive Northeast
2.87 mi · 12%
Noble Parkway
1.94 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.76 mi · 7%
I 35W North
1.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MN-610

Merge slight left onto MN-610

4.03 mi · 00h 05m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mounds View
00h 18m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hugo.

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 Hugo?

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Mounds View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from West Co on Rapids and 12.3 miles from Hugo.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hugo.

Stop Ideas Near Mounds View

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 Mounds View and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 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 14.4 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 10.6 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 Mounds View.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

90 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

104 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Hugo. Straight-line distance: 17.36 mi (27.94 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
Hugo

#2 Hugo

City in Minnesota, United States

Population15,452
Coordinates45.1599700, -92.9932700
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Hugo (-92.99327, 45.15997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.29 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.74 gal · 6.58 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.11 $6.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.41 $6.82
Premium $4.39 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $4.86 $4.23 $8.46

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Hugo. The current time is 22:56:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.