How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Orrock, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Orrock, MN is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Orrock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Orrock.
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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
15.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1541 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 15
6.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 15
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Turn left onto 237th Avenue Northwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 237th Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 5
2156 ft · 59 sec · County Road 5
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Continue on 184th Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · 184th Street
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Turn left onto 261st Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · 261st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 261st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Orrock.
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.
US 10 West
Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 00h 21m
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 Orrock.
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 Orrock?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Elk River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from West Co on Rapids and 16.3 miles from Orrock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 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 Orrock.
Stop Ideas Near Elk River
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 Elk River.
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 Orrock. Straight-line distance: 27.18 mi (43.74 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 Orrock
Township in Sherburne County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,819 |
| Coordinates | 45.4438500, -93.7363600 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orrock (-93.73636, 45.44385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
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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