How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Sleepy Eye, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Sleepy Eye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Sleepy Eye.
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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
19.1 mi · 24 min · Jefferson Highway North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
734 ft · 10 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 212 West
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
36.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
29.7 mi · 37 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14
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Continue on 7th North Street
1620 ft · 44 sec · 7th North Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Continue on 20th North Street
1789 ft · 36 sec · 20th North Street
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Continue on Highway 14 West
2719 ft · 52 sec · Highway 14 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West
43 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West
1068 ft · 20 sec · Highway 14 West
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Continue on US Highway 14
3069 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
30 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street East
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Sleepy Eye.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 212 West
Keep slight left
36.4 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving West Co on Rapids and Rain Showers Likely near Sleepy Eye.
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 Sleepy Eye?
The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Plato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from West Co on Rapids and 59.5 miles from Sleepy Eye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Co on Rapids and Rain Showers Likely near Sleepy Eye.
Stop Ideas Near Plato
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 Plato.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Sleepy Eye. Straight-line distance: 90.02 mi (144.87 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 Sleepy Eye
City in Brown County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,329 |
| Coordinates | 44.2971800, -94.7241500 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sleepy Eye (-94.72415, 44.29718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $4.25 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $22.05 | $44.10 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $25.74 | $51.49 |
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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