Origin
West Co on Rapids, MN
Late night in West Co on Rapids on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Co on Rapids, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Brooklyn Center, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN covers 6.5 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Noble Parkway, Noble Avenue North, West River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on Noble Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN covers 6.5 miles and takes about 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Noble Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN is easy. At 13m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Continue onto CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Noble Parkway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Noble Avenue North | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Noble Parkway
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids, MN and Brooklyn Center, MN.
1
Start on CR 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West River Road
2
Continue on CR 12
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Noble Parkway
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Noble Avenue North
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Noble Avenue North
4
Turn left onto CR 152
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 152
457 ft
·
19 sec
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Arrive at destination
CR 152
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.97 one way
$1.93 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
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
Brooklyn Center, MN
Late night in Brooklyn Center on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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 West Co on Rapids, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN covers 6.5 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Noble Parkway, Noble Avenue North, West River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.2 miles from West Co on Rapids, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.97 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.
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN is easy. At 13m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (CR 152 / Brooklyn Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Co on Rapids, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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