Origin
West Co on Rapids, MN
Night in West Co on Rapids on Thursday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Co on Rapids, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN covers 19.9 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jefferson Highway North, Minnetonka Boulevard, 117th Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Jefferson Highway North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 19.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jefferson Highway North is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near 117th Avenue North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (117th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (117th Avenue North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (117th Avenue North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
117th Avenue North
Turn left onto 117th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
117th Avenue North
Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
117th Avenue North
Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Highway North | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| Minnetonka Boulevard | 2 mi | 4m |
| 117th Avenue North | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Shady Oak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Highway North
— 15.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids, MN and Minnetonka Mills, MN.
1
Start on CR 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West River Road
2
Turn left onto 117th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
117th Avenue North
3
Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
117th Avenue North
4
Continue on 117th Avenue North
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
117th Avenue North
5
Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
107 ft
·
3 sec
·
117th Avenue North
6
Continue on 117th Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
117th Avenue North
7
Turn left onto US 169
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Jefferson Highway North
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 5
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Minnetonka Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 61
320 ft
·
8 sec
·
Shady Oak Road
11
Arrive at destination
CR 61
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
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
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Night in Minnetonka Mills on Thursday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
1 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
29m 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 Minnetonka Mills, MN covers 19.9 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jefferson Highway North, Minnetonka Boulevard, 117th Avenue North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 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 $2.96 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 straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (117th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (117th Avenue North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (117th Avenue North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from West Co on Rapids, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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