Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
Chaska, MN
Tom Fisk
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Chaska, MN covers 35.8 miles and takes about 48m 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, US 212, North Chestnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Jefferson Highway North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Chaska, MN covers 35.8 miles and takes about 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 0.8 miles in near 117th Avenue North.
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 13 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (117th Avenue North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 212 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Highway North | 19.1 mi | 24m |
| US 212 | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| North Chestnut Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 117th Avenue North | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Crosstown Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids, MN and Chaska, MN.
Start on CR 12
Turn left onto 117th Avenue North
Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
Continue on 117th Avenue North
Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
Continue on 117th Avenue North
Turn left onto US 169
Take the exit
Merge onto MN 62
Take the exit
Merge onto US 212
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
Take the exit
Turn left onto MN 41
Enter roundabout onto MN 41
Continue on MN 41
Turn right onto CR 61
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from West Co on Rapids, MN · 25m 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.
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from West Co on Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Chaska, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in West Co on Rapids on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
29°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Chaska on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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