How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Rosemount, MN?

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Rosemount, MN is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.67 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.03 mi
49.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.03 mi
Kilometers
49.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.67 mi
Kilometers
59.01 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosemount
Fri, Apr 24, 6:24 AM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Fri, Apr 24, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-04-24T05:28
Arrive Rosemount
Fri, Apr 24, 6:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Co on Rapids
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Minneapolis
MN

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

From West Co on Rapids
18.3 mi
00h 27m
To Rosemount
18.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Rosemount.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Noble Parkway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Noble Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto MN 610 East

    2286 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    3258 ft · 43 sec · MN-610

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 252 South

    3113 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Minneapolis

    3123 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55: Hiawatha Avenue

    5.7 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 East, MN 62 East

    1856 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Dodd Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dodd Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Jefferson Trail West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Trail West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Robert Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South Robert Trail

  18. 18

    Turn right

    88 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Robert Trail

    1719 ft · 56 sec · South Robert Trail

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 145th Street West

    27 m · 2 sec · 145th Street West

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 145th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
9.2 mi · 25%
MN 55
6.47 mi · 18%
South Robert Trail
5.24 mi · 14%
MN 252 South
3.94 mi · 11%
MN 13 North
2.8 mi · 8%
Jefferson Trail West
2.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MN 55

Take the exit slight right toward MN 55: Hiawatha Avenue

5.71 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneapolis
00h 27m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Co on Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rosemount.

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 Rosemount?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from West Co on Rapids and 18.3 miles from Rosemount.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Co on Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rosemount.

Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minneapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minneapolis.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

6 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Rosemount. Straight-line distance: 31.03 mi (49.94 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
Rosemount

#2 Rosemount

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Population25,798
Coordinates44.7394100, -93.1257700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Rosemount (-93.12577, 44.73941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.21
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.60 $9.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.39 $5.67 $11.33
Diesel $4.86 $6.27 $12.55

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Rosemount. The current time is 05:28:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.