How far is West Co on Rapids, MN from West Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to West Saint Paul, MN is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.67 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.74 mi
33.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.74 mi
Kilometers
33.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.67 mi
Kilometers
44.53 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 AM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 3:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-04-15T02:31
Arrive West Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Co on Rapids
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
New Brighton
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From West Co on Rapids
13.8 mi
00h 20m
To West Saint Paul
13.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Noble Parkway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Noble Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto MN 610 East

    2286 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    3258 ft · 43 sec · MN-610

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 252 South

    3113 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 694

    696 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    2056 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    602 ft · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 10th Street East

    153 m · 25 sec · 10th Street East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    706 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 7th Street East

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 7th Street East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Smith Avenue South

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Smith Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn left

    20 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    66 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 East
10.5 mi · 38%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 20%
MN 252 South
3.94 mi · 14%
Noble Parkway
1.94 mi · 7%
Smith Avenue South
1.79 mi · 6%
7th Street East
1.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 694 East

Merge slight left

10.1 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brighton
00h 20m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Co on Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near West Saint Paul.

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 West Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from West Co on Rapids and 13.9 miles from West Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Co on Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near West Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near New Brighton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Brighton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

76 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and West Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.37 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
West Saint Paul

#2 West Saint Paul

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Population19,813
Coordinates44.9160800, -93.1016100
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: West Saint Paul (-93.10161, 44.91608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$7.00
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.50 $7.00
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.84 $7.69
Premium $4.39 $4.30 $8.61
Diesel $4.86 $4.77 $9.53

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and West Saint Paul. The current time is 02:31:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.