Origin
West Co on Rapids, MN
Afternoon in West Co on Rapids on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Co on Rapids, MN to West Saint Paul, MN
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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
Trip Overview
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to West Saint Paul, MN covers 27.7 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 694, Voyageur Highway, MN 252 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on I 694. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.96 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
13.8 miles from West Co on Rapids, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to West Saint Paul, MN covers 27.7 miles and takes about 40m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 694 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 27.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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
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~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
24.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 10th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 10th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| MN 252 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Noble Parkway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Smith Avenue South | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| 7th Street East | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| MN-610 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 10.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids, MN and West Saint Paul, 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
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
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
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
13
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on 10th Street East
501 ft
·
24 sec
·
10th Street East
15
Turn left onto Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jackson Street
16
Turn right onto MN 5
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Street East
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto MN 149
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smith Avenue South
18
Turn left
66 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn left
217 ft
·
15 sec
20
Arrive at 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 13.8 miles from West Co on Rapids, MN, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.1 miles.
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 27.7 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.8 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Saint Paul, 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 27.7 miles and 40m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 694 for about 10.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.8 mi from West Co on Rapids, MN · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from West Co on Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Saint Paul, MN
The final approach into West Saint Paul, 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 West Saint Paul, 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
$3.96 one way
$7.92 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.39 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
West Saint Paul, MN
Afternoon in West Saint Paul on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
40m 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 West Saint Paul, MN covers 27.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 694, Voyageur Highway, MN 252. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $3.96 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 27.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 West Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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