Origin
West Co on Rapids, MN
Afternoon in West Co on Rapids on Monday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Co on Rapids, MN to Prior Lake, MN
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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
Prior Lake, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Prior Lake, MN covers 36 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 117th Avenue North, Jefferson Highway North, CR 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18 miles from West Co on Rapids, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 36 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
117th Avenue North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Prior Lake, MN is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Prior Lake, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 117th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Highway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Herrgott Memorial Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eagle Creek Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
117th Avenue North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids, MN and Prior Lake, MN.
1
Start on West River Road
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 the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
117th Avenue North
4
Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
117th Avenue North
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
117th Avenue North
6
Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
117th Avenue North
7
Turn left onto Jefferson Highway North
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Jefferson Highway North
8
Take the exit slight right toward CR 21
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
CR 21
9
Continue on Herrgott Memorial Drive
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Herrgott Memorial Drive
10
Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Eagle Creek Avenue
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
12
Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
13
Enter the roundabout toward the route
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18 miles from West Co on Rapids, MN, or about 24m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prior Lake, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Co on Rapids, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Co on Rapids, MN
This is one driving day of about 36 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Co on Rapids, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from West Co on Rapids, MN · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from West Co on Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prior Lake, MN
The final approach into Prior Lake, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Prior Lake, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.15 one way
$10.30 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.39 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
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
Prior Lake, MN
Afternoon in Prior Lake on Monday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
39°F
Plymouth, MN
18 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
32 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
49m 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 Prior Lake, MN covers 36 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 117th Avenue North, Jefferson Highway North, CR 21. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 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 $5.15 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 Prior Lake, MN is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Prior Lake, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Co on Rapids, MN to Prior Lake, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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