How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Nowthen, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Nowthen, MN is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Nowthen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Nowthen.
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Start on West River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hayden Lake Road
32 m · 2 sec · East Hayden Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hayden Lake Road
1652 ft · 37 sec · East Hayden Lake Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway North
1.4 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3031 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
45 m · 3 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
133 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 10 West, US 169 North
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 10 West, US 169 North
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
34 m · 3 sec · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.8 mi · 8 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Nowthen.
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.
Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.83 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Co on Rapids and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Nowthen.
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 Nowthen?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from West Co on Rapids and 7.5 miles from Nowthen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Co on Rapids and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Nowthen.
Stop Ideas Near Ramsey
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 Ramsey.
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 Nowthen. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.96 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 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowthen (-93.47023, 45.32802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
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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