Origin
Saint Louis Park, MN
Evening in Saint Louis Park on Friday
Local time
6:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Louis Park, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Louis Park, MN
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West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Louis Park, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN covers 19.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 100, MN 252, Noble Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 19.5 miles, with most of the trip on MN 100 and MN 252. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.7 miles on MN 100.
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.
MN 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and MN 252. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward CR 25 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CR 25 East
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 100 North
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward MN 252
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 35C
Toward MN 252
7
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 610 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MN 610 West
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| MN 252 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Noble Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| MN-610 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 694 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 9.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park, MN and West Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on MN 100
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CR 25 East
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto MN 7
472 ft
·
9 sec
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MN 100 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto MN 100
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 100
Toward CR 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
7
Merge onto I 694
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 694
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 35C
Toward MN 252
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MN 252
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 252
Use the left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward MN 610 West
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto MN 610
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
MN-610
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
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
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.
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
6:49 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
3 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
28m 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 Saint Louis Park, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN covers 19.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 100, MN 252, Noble Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Saint Louis Park, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.90 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 12 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Louis Park, 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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