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Trip from Woodbury, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

131.2 mi

211 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Woodbury, MN

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Downtown West Co on Rapids, MN, MN

West Co on Rapids, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Woodbury, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN covers 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 65, MN 210, MN 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.7 miles on State Highway 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.53 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.6 miles from Woodbury, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 65 93.7 mi 1h 55m
MN 210 16.9 mi 20m
MN 65 12 mi 15m
MN-610 4.3 mi 4m
Noble Parkway 1.8 mi 3m
West River Road 0.9 mi 1m
US 10 0.8 mi <1m
Gisler Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 65 — 93.7 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and West Co on Rapids, MN.

1

Start on CR 127

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Gisler Road
2

Turn right onto MN 210

17 mi · 20 min · MN 210
3

Turn left onto MN 65

94 mi · 1 hr 55 min · State Highway 65
Use the right lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65

12 mi · 15 min · MN 65
Use the left lane.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 10 West Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto US 10

0.8 mi · 49 sec · US 10
7

Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610

4.3 mi · 4 min · MN-610
Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 7 Toward Noble Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto CR 12

1.8 mi · 3 min · Noble Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Continue on CR 12

0.9 mi · 1 min · West River Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Arrive at destination

CR 12

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.6 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 29 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.6 miles or 1h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Co on Rapids, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Woodbury, 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 Woodbury, MN

This is one driving day of about 131.2 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Woodbury, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 65 for about 93.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Braham, MN

66 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

Kimberly, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Braham, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.6 miles from Woodbury, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before State Highway 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Loro Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.2

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17637549065

Visit website

Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Minneapolis, Minnesota

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Cairo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blaine, Minnesota

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 121.9

El Loro Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.2

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17637549065

Visit website

Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.2

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17636006700

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.2

Osseo, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17634243696

Visit website

Adagio's Pizza Factory

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 121.9

New Brighton, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16512373486

Visit website

Cairo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 121.9

Blaine, Minnesota

Metta Coffee Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 131.2

Anoka, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17634215036

Visit website

Compassion Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 131.2

Anoka, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19523950972

Visit website

Golden Lake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 121.9

Circle Pines, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+17637845898

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 128.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
17.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | MN 65 / State Highway 65

Turn left onto MN 65 / State Highway 65

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
110.8 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | MN 65

Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
122.8 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward US 10 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 10 West
6
123.9 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | MN 610 / MN-610

Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610 / MN-610

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
7
128.2 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward Noble Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 7 Toward Noble Parkway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.53 one way

$39.05 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $21.04 $42.08
premium $4.53 $23.41 $46.82
diesel $5.61 $28.97 $57.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.4 0 $13.78 $6.30
Efficient EV 32.8 0 $11.48 $5.25
EV Truck/SUV 52.5 0 $18.37 $8.40

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Woodbury, MN

Afternoon in Woodbury on Saturday

Local time

2:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Co on Rapids, MN

Afternoon in West Co on Rapids on Saturday

Local time

2:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°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

7 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

2h 44m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 131.2 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 65 and MN 210. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.7 miles on State Highway 65.

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.
State Highway 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and MN 210. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near MN 65 / State Highway 65.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (MN 65 / State Highway 65): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.8 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 131.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Woodbury, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN covers 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 65, MN 210, MN 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.6 miles from Woodbury, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.53 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (MN 65 / State Highway 65): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.8 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Woodbury, MN to West Co on Rapids, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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