How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Medina, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Medina, MN is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Medina.
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Start on West River Road
2972 ft · 1 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto 117th Avenue North
1135 ft · 31 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Douglas Drive North
69 m · 5 sec · Douglas Drive North
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Exit the roundabout onto Douglas Drive North
2 mi · 3 min · Douglas Drive North
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Continue on Zane Avenue North
3053 ft · 60 sec · Zane Avenue North
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Take the ramp right toward MN 610 West
1966 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
5.1 mi · 6 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Grove Parkway
1633 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Grove Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Maple Grove Parkway
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Turn right onto 89th Avenue North
1.1 mi · 2 min · 89th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Troy Lane North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Troy Lane North
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Continue on County Road 101
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 101
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Continue on Brockton Lane North
2 mi · 3 min · Brockton Lane North
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Continue on County Road 101
3084 ft · 56 sec · County Road 101
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Pinto Drive
1274 ft · 47 sec · Pinto Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamel Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Hamel Road
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Turn left onto Willow Drive
151 m · 22 sec · Willow Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Medina.
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.
MN-610
Merge slight left onto MN-610
5.1 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Medina.
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 Medina?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Corcoran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from West Co on Rapids and 10.4 miles from Medina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Medina.
Stop Ideas Near Corcoran
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corcoran.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Medina. Straight-line distance: 14.24 mi (22.92 km).
#1 West Co on Rapids
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 62,528 |
| Coordinates | 45.1596900, -93.3496700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medina
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,749 |
| Coordinates | 45.0352400, -93.5824600 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-93.58246, 45.03524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.38 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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