Origin
West Co on Rapids, MN
Evening in West Co on Rapids on Friday
Local time
6:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Co on Rapids, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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
Saint Louis Park, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN covers 18.2 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 100, MN 252, Noble Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 18.2 miles, with most of the trip on MN 100 and MN 252. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.3 miles on MN 100.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and MN 252. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 6 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
7
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward MN 252 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South
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
6
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West, I 694 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94 West, I 694 West
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 100
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 100
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| MN 252 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Noble Parkway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| MN-610 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids, MN and Saint Louis Park, 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 right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 94 West, I 694 West
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MN 100
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on MN 100
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
MN 100
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.71 one way
$5.42 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Saint Louis Park, MN
Evening in Saint Louis Park on Friday
Local time
6:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
3 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
25m 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 Saint Louis Park, MN covers 18.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 100, MN 252, Noble Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 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 $2.71 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 6 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: 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 Saint Louis Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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