How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Le Sueur, MN?

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Le Sueur, MN is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.76 mi
01h 28m
Flight
55.65 mi
89.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.65 mi
Kilometers
89.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.76 mi
Kilometers
109.05 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Sueur
Wed, Sep 23, 10:44 AM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-09-23T09:16
Arrive Le Sueur
Wed, Sep 23, 10:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Co on Rapids
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Shakopee
MN

A city in Scott County, Minnesota.

From West Co on Rapids
33.9 mi
00h 44m
To Le Sueur
33.9 mi
00h 44m

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

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.3 mi · 43 min · Jefferson Highway North

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    69 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 78

    1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 147th Street

    1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

    1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South

    80 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: Le Sueur

    1071 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 22

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Road 22

  20. 20

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    3149 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Highway North
35.3 mi · 52%
US 169 South
24.8 mi · 37%
Louisville Road
2.04 mi · 3%
117th Avenue North
1.74 mi · 3%
Commerce Street
0.72 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Highway North

Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North

35.3 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shakopee
00h 44m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

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 Le Sueur?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shakopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from West Co on Rapids and 33.9 miles from Le Sueur.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Stop Ideas Near Shakopee

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

33 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Le Sueur. Straight-line distance: 55.65 mi (89.56 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
Le Sueur

#2 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Le Sueur (-93.91524, 44.46135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.98
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $10.49 $20.98
Mid-grade $4.84 $11.56 $23.13
Premium $5.36 $12.81 $25.61
Diesel $6.33 $15.12 $30.25

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Le Sueur. The current time is 09:16:09.

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.