How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Montrose, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Montrose, MN is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Montrose.
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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
6.7 mi · 8 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
7.4 mi · 8 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 241 West: Saint Michael
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto 45th Street Northeast
1017 ft · 22 sec · 45th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Kahl Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Kahl Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight left onto 30th Street Northeast
2863 ft · 57 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
42 m · 4 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn straight onto Jamison Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jamison Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 17th Street Northeast
1851 ft · 29 sec · 17th Street Northeast
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Continue on Jaber Avenue Northeast
2884 ft · 45 sec · Jaber Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 10th Street Northeast
7 mi · 10 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10th Street Northeast
44 m · 4 sec · 10th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 10th Street Northeast
2763 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on Settlers Parkway
2800 ft · 1 min · Settlers Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 25
61 m · 11 sec · State Highway 25
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 25
1368 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Southeast Ahern Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeast Ahern Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 25
5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 60th Street Southeast
1342 ft · 21 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
2660 ft · 57 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buffalo Avenue South
7 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Montrose.
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.
I-94 W
Merge slight left onto I-94 W
7.41 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving West Co on Rapids and Light Rain near Montrose.
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 Montrose?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Saint Michael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from West Co on Rapids and 21.6 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Co on Rapids and Light Rain near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Michael
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 Saint Michael.
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 Montrose. Straight-line distance: 28.15 mi (45.3 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 Montrose
Human settlement in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,638 |
| Coordinates | 45.0649600, -93.9110800 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-93.91108, 45.06496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
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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