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

The driving distance from West Co on Rapids, MN to Zimmerman, MN is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.05 mi
00h 34m
Flight
22.81 mi
36.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.81 mi
Kilometers
36.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.05 mi
Kilometers
41.93 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zimmerman
Wed, Sep 23, 1:49 PM CDT
Return by in West Co on Rapids
Wed, Sep 23, 2:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Co on Rapids
2026-09-23T13:15
Arrive Zimmerman
Wed, Sep 23, 1:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dayton
MN

City in Hennepin and Wright counties in the U.

From West Co on Rapids
13 mi
00h 17m
To Zimmerman
13 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 261st Avenue

    1612 ft · 39 sec · 261st Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Street West

    9 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
21 mi · 81%
West River Road
2.34 mi · 9%
Jefferson Highway North
1.38 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.68 mi · 3%
East Hayden Lake Road
0.33 mi · 1%
261st Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Take the exit slight right

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 17m from West Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Zimmerman.

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 Zimmerman?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from West Co on Rapids and 13 miles from Zimmerman.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Zimmerman.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

40 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

61 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

108 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Co on Rapids and Zimmerman. Straight-line distance: 22.81 mi (36.71 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
Zimmerman

#2 Zimmerman

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,135
Coordinates45.4433000, -93.5899600
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)
End: Zimmerman (-93.58996, 45.4433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $4.82 $4.44 $8.88
Premium $5.35 $4.92 $9.85
Diesel $6.35 $5.84 $11.68

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Co on Rapids and Zimmerman. The current time is 13:15:14.

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.