Origin
Anoka, MN
Afternoon in Anoka on Saturday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anoka, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8m
Distance
4.4 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anoka, MN
Tom Fisk
West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Anoka, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN covers 4.4 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West River Road, South Ferry Street, East Hayden Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on West River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West River Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Ferry Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Hayden Lake Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West River Road
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anoka, MN and West Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 169
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Ferry Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 121
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Hayden Lake Road
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto West River Road
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
West River Road
6
Continue on West River Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West River Road
7
Arrive at destination
CR 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 169 / South Ferry Street
Turn left onto US 169 / South Ferry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 121 / East Hayden Lake Road
Turn left onto CR 121 / East Hayden Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West River Road
Enter roundabout onto West River Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.65 one way
$1.31 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $0.71 | $1.41 |
| premium | $4.53 | $0.79 | $1.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.46 | $0.21 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.39 | $0.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Co on Rapids, MN
Afternoon in West Co on Rapids on Saturday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
4.4 mi in 8m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on West River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 8m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 169 / South Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (CR 121 / East Hayden Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 4.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on West River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 169 / South Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (CR 121 / East Hayden Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Co on Rapids, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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