Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Canada, MN
Tom Fisk
West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
This quick 20.6-mile drive from Little Canada, MN to West Coon Rapids, MN will take you about 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 90% of your journey on major roads like US 10 and MN-610. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so short, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart when it suits you best. Both locations are situated in the Midwest region of the United States.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 20.6-mile trip, with 90% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll primarily travel on US 10 and MN-610, with a brief section on Noble Parkway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles on US 10, offering a consistent pace. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficient travel with minimal interruptions, typical of a highway commute.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and MN-610. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CH 21 / Little Canada Road East.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CH 21 / Little Canada Road East): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto CH 21 / Little Canada Road East
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward I 35W North, US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610 / MN-610
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Noble Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| MN-610 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Noble Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Centerville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Little Canada Road East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Labore Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Little Canada, MN and West Co on Rapids, MN.
Start on Labore Road
Turn left onto CH 19
At end of road, turn right onto CH 21
Take the ramp
Continue on US 10
Continue on US 10
Take the exit onto US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 12
Continue on CR 12
Arrive at destination
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Shoreview, MN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-18:00; Sa,Su 06:00-18:00
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
New Brighton
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 09...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Shoreview
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-We,Su 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Shoreview, MN
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Arden Hills, MN
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 11:00-21:30
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Arden Hills, MN
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Arden Hills, MN
Cuisine: italian
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Arden Hills, MN
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Visit websitePark
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Little Canada on Friday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in West Co on Rapids on Friday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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