How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from Wayzata, MN?
The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Wayzata, MN is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Co on Rapids and Wayzata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids and Wayzata.
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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
13.3 mi · 17 min · Jefferson Highway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Gleason Lake Road
65 m · 6 sec · Gleason Lake Road
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Turn right onto Wayzata Boulevard West
1.2 km · 1 min · Wayzata Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Chicago Avenue North
753 ft · 33 sec · Chicago Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chicago Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Co on Rapids and Wayzata.
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
13.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving West Co on Rapids and Rain Showers near Wayzata.
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 Wayzata?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from West Co on Rapids and 10.8 miles from Wayzata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Co on Rapids and Rain Showers near Wayzata.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Wayzata. Straight-line distance: 14.93 mi (24.03 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 Wayzata
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,618 |
| Coordinates | 44.9741300, -93.5066200 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wayzata (-93.50662, 44.97413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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