How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Oak Grove, MN?

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Oak Grove, MN is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
16.63 mi
00h 32m
Flight
12.56 mi
20.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.56 mi
Kilometers
20.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.63 mi
Kilometers
26.76 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Wed, Sep 23, 12:08 PM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 12:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-09-23T11:36
Arrive Oak Grove
Wed, Sep 23, 12:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 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
Anoka
MN

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

From West Co on Rapids
8.3 mi
00h 16m
To Oak Grove
8.3 mi
00h 16m

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
64°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 Oak Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West River Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West River Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hayden Lake Road

    32 m · 2 sec · East Hayden Lake Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Hayden Lake Road

    1652 ft · 37 sec · East Hayden Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jefferson Highway North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway North

  5. 5

    Continue on North Ferry Street

    2190 ft · 58 sec · North Ferry Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 10 East, MN 47 South

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard

    2036 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake George Boulevard Northwest

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lake George Boulevard Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 201st Avenue Northwest

    1.3 km · 3 min · 201st Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest

    2313 ft · 2 min · Xavis Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
6.8 mi · 41%
Lake George Boulevard Northwest
2.5 mi · 15%
West River Road
2.34 mi · 14%
Jefferson Highway North
1.38 mi · 8%
US 10 East
1.21 mi · 7%
201st Avenue Northwest
0.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

Turn left onto Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

6.8 mi · 00h 12m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anoka
00h 16m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Oak Grove.

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 Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Anoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from West Co on Rapids and 8.3 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.59 one way or $5.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Anoka

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

97 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 12.56 mi (20.22 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
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

City in Minnesota, United States

Population9,027
Coordinates45.3408000, -93.3269000
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Oak Grove (-93.3269, 45.3408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $2.59
Round trip
$5.17
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $2.59 $5.17
Mid-grade $4.82 $2.85 $5.69
Premium $5.35 $3.16 $6.31
Diesel $6.35 $3.75 $7.49

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 Oak Grove. The current time is 11:36:04.

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.