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

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Monticello, MN is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
29.98 mi
00h 36m
Flight
23.86 mi
38.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.86 mi
Kilometers
38.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.98 mi
Kilometers
48.25 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Wed, Sep 23, 1:51 PM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-09-23T13:15
Arrive Monticello
Wed, Sep 23, 1:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
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

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
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From West Co on Rapids
15 mi
00h 18m
To Monticello
15 mi
00h 18m

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 Monticello.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward Douglas Drive North

    69 m · 5 sec · Douglas Drive North

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Douglas Drive North

    2 mi · 3 min · Douglas Drive North

  5. 5

    Continue on Zane Avenue North

    3053 ft · 60 sec · Zane Avenue North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward MN 610 West

    1966 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    6.7 mi · 8 min · MN-610

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    2531 ft · 1 min · Pine Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
19 mi · 63%
MN-610
6.74 mi · 22%
Douglas Drive North
2.04 mi · 7%
Zane Avenue North
0.58 mi · 2%
West River Road
0.56 mi · 2%
Pine Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Merge slight left onto I-94 W

12.6 mi · 00h 14m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 18m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.

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 Monticello?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from West Co on Rapids and 15 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 $4.65 one way or $9.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 23.86 mi (38.4 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
Monticello

#2 Monticello

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

Population3,356
Coordinates45.3055200, -93.7941400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Monticello (-93.79414, 45.30552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.65
Round trip
$9.29
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $4.65 $9.29
Mid-grade $4.82 $5.11 $10.23
Premium $5.35 $5.67 $11.34
Diesel $6.35 $6.73 $13.46

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Monticello. The current time is 13:15:14.

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.