Origin
West Co on Rapids, MN
Evening in West Co on Rapids on Thursday
Local time
8:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Co on Rapids, MN to Cottage Grove, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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
Cottage Grove, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Cottage Grove, MN covers 37.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, I 694, Voyageur Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 37.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and I 694. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.9 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 694. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 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 15 decision points packed into just 37.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward MN 610 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MN 610 East
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West, I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 West, I 694
9
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 10 / Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
9
24 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 10; US 61
Take the exit onto US 10; US 61 toward US 10 East, US 61 South
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 244
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 11.9 mi | 15m |
| I 694 | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| MN 252 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Noble Parkway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Trail | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| MN-610 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 11.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids, MN and Cottage Grove, MN.
1
Start on CR 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West River Road
2
Continue on CR 12
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Noble Parkway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward MN 610 East
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto MN 610
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
MN-610
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on MN 252
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 252
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 94 West, I 694
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 694 East
9
Merge onto I 694
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 10; US 61
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US 10; US 61
Exit 244
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward 80th Street, Grange Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CH 39
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
80th Street South
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto East Point Douglas Road South
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Point Douglas Road South
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto East Point Douglas Road South
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Point Douglas Road South
17
Turn left onto Hillside Trail
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Trail
18
Turn right onto Hyde Avenue South
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hyde Avenue South
19
Arrive at destination
Hyde Avenue South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from West Co on Rapids, MN · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from West Co on Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cottage Grove, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cottage Grove, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.61 one way
$11.22 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Cottage Grove, MN
Evening in Cottage Grove on Thursday
Local time
8:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
25 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
50m 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 Cottage Grove, MN covers 37.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, I 694, Voyageur Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 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 $5.61 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 15 decision points packed into just 37.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from West Co on Rapids, MN to Cottage Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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