Origin
South Saint Paul, MN
Afternoon in South Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South 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
42m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Saint Paul, MN
Tom Fisk
West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from South Saint Paul, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN covers 30.6 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, MN-610, Concord Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 17.7 mi | 21m |
| MN-610 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Concord Street North | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Noble Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lafayette Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 52 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 94 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 17.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Saint Paul, MN and West Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on Concord Exchange North
29 ft
·
2 sec
·
Concord Exchange North
2
Turn right onto CH 14
188 ft
·
7 sec
·
John E Carroll Avenue
3
Turn left onto Concord Street North
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Street North
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 52 North
5
Merge onto US 52
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Freeway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52
7
Merge onto I 94; US 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 94; US 10
8
Take the exit onto US 10
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 10
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 10
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Exit 113
Toward I 694 West, US 10 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MN-610
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 7
Toward Noble Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 12
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Noble Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on CR 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West River Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
CR 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
9
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
19 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
27.5 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.11 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
1:07 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
5 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
42m 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?
30.6 mi in 42m, mostly highway — 17.7 mi of that is on US 10.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 5.5 miles in near US 10.
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 15 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Co on Rapids, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 5.5 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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