Origin
North Saint Paul, MN
Evening in North Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Saint Paul, 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
35m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Saint Paul, MN
Tom Fisk
West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from North Saint Paul, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN covers 26.2 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 694, US 10, MN-610 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on I 694. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 26.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 694 and US 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.4 miles on I 694.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 694 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 694 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 694 West
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 694
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 10
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
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35W North, US 10 West
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 10 West
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Noble Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward Noble Parkway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| US 10 | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| MN-610 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Noble Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Geneva Avenue North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Century Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 8.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Saint Paul, MN and West Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on 7th Avenue East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue East
2
Turn left onto MN 120
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Division Street
3
Continue on MN 120
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Geneva Avenue North
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on MN 120
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Century Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 694 West
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 694
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 694
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 10
Toward I 35W North, US 10 West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MN-610
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 7
Toward Noble Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 12
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Noble Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on CR 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West River Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
CR 12
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.80 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Evening in West Co on Rapids on Friday
Local time
7:33 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
23 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
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Saint Paul, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN covers 26.2 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 694, US 10, MN-610. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from North Saint Paul, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Saint Paul, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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