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

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Watab, MN is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
59.6 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.85 mi
86.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.6 mi
Kilometers
95.92 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watab
Tue, Oct 13, 10:17 PM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Tue, Oct 13, 11:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-10-13T21:00
Arrive Watab
Tue, Oct 13, 10:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From West Co on Rapids
29.8 mi
00h 38m
To Watab
29.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West River Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West River Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hayden Lake Road

    32 m · 2 sec · East Hayden Lake Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Hayden Lake Road

    1652 ft · 37 sec · East Hayden Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jefferson Highway North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    133 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 10 West, US 169 North

    9 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US 10 West, US 169 North

    681 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 75th Street Northwest

    1691 ft · 49 sec · 75th Street Northwest

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast River Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Northeast River Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
54.5 mi · 92%
West River Road
2.34 mi · 4%
Jefferson Highway North
1.38 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
East Hayden Lake Road
0.33 mi · 1%
75th Street Northwest
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Merge slight left

54.4 mi · 01h 07m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
00h 38m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Mostly Cloudy near Watab.

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 Watab?

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from West Co on Rapids and 29.9 miles from Watab.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.92 one way or $17.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Mostly Cloudy near Watab.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Watab. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.67 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 Watab

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

Population3,238
Coordinates45.6763500, -94.1811000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Watab (-94.1811, 45.67635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $8.92
Round trip
$17.84
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $8.92 $17.84
Mid-grade $4.71 $9.88 $19.77
Premium $5.26 $11.04 $22.08
Diesel $6.13 $12.86 $25.73

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Watab. The current time is 21:00:43.

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.