How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Shorewood, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Shorewood, MN is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Shorewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Shorewood.
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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 2 toward 117th Avenue North
39 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North
33 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
596 ft · 18 sec · 117th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North
15.9 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Highway North
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7
1960 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
913 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
8.7 mi · 13 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn right onto Oak Street
2723 ft · 59 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Smithtown Road
1 km · 1 min · Smithtown Road
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Turn left onto Smithtown Road
26 m · 2 sec · Smithtown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Shorewood.
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.
Jefferson Highway North
Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North
15.9 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Sunny near Shorewood.
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 Shorewood?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Medicine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from West Co on Rapids and 14.4 miles from Shorewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Sunny near Shorewood.
Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lake
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Shorewood. Straight-line distance: 21.37 mi (34.39 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 Shorewood
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 8,098 |
| Coordinates | 44.9008000, -93.5891200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shorewood (-93.58912, 44.9008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.27 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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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