How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Saint Augusta, MN?

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Saint Augusta, MN is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.9 mi
01h 01m
Flight
44.87 mi
72.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.87 mi
Kilometers
72.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.9 mi
Kilometers
83.52 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Augusta
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Thu, Oct 15, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-10-15T13:37
Arrive Saint Augusta
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From West Co on Rapids
25.9 mi
00h 30m
To Saint Augusta
26 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West River Road

    2972 ft · 1 min · West River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 117th Avenue North

    1135 ft · 31 sec · 117th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Douglas Drive North

    69 m · 5 sec · Douglas Drive North

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Douglas Drive North

    2 mi · 3 min · Douglas Drive North

  5. 5

    Continue on Zane Avenue North

    3053 ft · 60 sec · Zane Avenue North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward MN 610 West

    1966 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    6.7 mi · 8 min · MN-610

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    26.4 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Opportunity Drive

    1802 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Opportunity Drive

    2329 ft · 53 sec · Opportunity Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 75

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 75

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 115

    2376 ft · 2 min · County Road 115

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 115

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
39 mi · 75%
MN-610
6.74 mi · 13%
Douglas Drive North
2.04 mi · 4%
County Road 75
1.17 mi · 2%
Opportunity Drive
0.78 mi · 2%
Zane Avenue North
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

26.4 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 30m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Co on Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Augusta.

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 Saint Augusta?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from West Co on Rapids and 26 miles from Saint Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Co on Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Saint Augusta. Straight-line distance: 44.87 mi (72.21 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
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#2 Saint Augusta

City in Minnesota, United States

Population3,900
Coordinates45.4785800, -94.1541500
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Saint Augusta (-94.15415, 45.47858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.55
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $7.77 $15.55
Mid-grade $4.72 $8.63 $17.26
Premium $5.26 $9.63 $19.26
Diesel $6.14 $11.24 $22.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Saint Augusta. The current time is 13:37:33.

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.