How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Richfield, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Richfield, MN is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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City in Anoka County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Richfield.
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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
3258 ft · 43 sec · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 252 South
3113 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Minneapolis
3123 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-35W South
1206 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East, MN 62 West
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street
1208 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto East 60th Street
630 ft · 31 sec · East 60th Street
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Turn left onto Nicollet Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · Nicollet Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 66th Street
6 m · 1 sec · West 66th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 66th Street
1291 ft · 39 sec · West 66th Street
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Continue on West 66th Street
41 m · 9 sec · West 66th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 66th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Richfield.
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 East
Merge slight right
4.41 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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Partly Sunny near Richfield.
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 Richfield?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Columbia Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from West Co on Rapids and 11.2 miles from Richfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Partly Sunny near Richfield.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Richfield. Straight-line distance: 19.37 mi (31.18 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 Richfield
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 36,237 |
| Coordinates | 44.8833000, -93.2830000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richfield (-93.283, 44.8833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.57 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
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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