How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Saint Michael, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Saint Michael, MN is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Saint Michael.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Saint Michael.
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Start on West River Road
2972 ft · 1 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto 117th Avenue North
1135 ft · 31 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Douglas Drive North
69 m · 5 sec · Douglas Drive North
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Exit the roundabout onto Douglas Drive North
2 mi · 3 min · Douglas Drive North
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Continue on Zane Avenue North
3053 ft · 60 sec · Zane Avenue North
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Take the ramp right toward MN 610 West
1966 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
6.7 mi · 8 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
7.4 mi · 8 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 241 West: Saint Michael
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto 45th Street Northeast
1017 ft · 22 sec · 45th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Main Street North
23 m · 2 sec · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Saint Michael.
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 W
Merge slight left onto I-94 W
7.41 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Michael.
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 Michael?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from West Co on Rapids and 10.9 miles from Saint Michael.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Michael.
Stop Ideas Near Rogers
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 Rogers.
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 Saint Michael. Straight-line distance: 15.74 mi (25.33 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 Saint Michael
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 18,437 |
| Coordinates | 45.2099600, -93.6649600 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Michael (-93.66496, 45.20996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $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.
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