How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from North Oaks, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to North Oaks, MN is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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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 Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and North Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and North Oaks.
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Start on West River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road
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Continue on Noble Parkway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Noble Parkway
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Turn left onto MN 610 East
2286 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
4 mi · 5 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
3110 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
902 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 10 Service Drive
112 m · 15 sec · Highway 10 Service Drive
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Turn left onto County Highway 96
3.5 mi · 6 min · County Highway 96
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Turn left onto Pleasant Lake Road
2224 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road
3042 ft · 1 min · East Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Lake Road
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Turn right onto East Oriole Lane
698 ft · 35 sec · East Oriole Lane
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Turn left onto North Oaks Road
1054 ft · 29 sec · North Oaks Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oaks Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and North Oaks.
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
5.46 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving West Co on Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near North Oaks.
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 North Oaks?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 10 miles from West Co on Rapids and 10.1 miles from North Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Co on Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near North Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Mounds View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mounds View.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and North Oaks. Straight-line distance: 13.76 mi (22.15 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 North Oaks
City in the U.
| Population | 5,345 |
| Coordinates | 45.1027400, -93.0791100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Oaks (-93.07911, 45.10274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 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 | $4.23 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
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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