Origin
Chaska, MN
Morning in Chaska on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chaska, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
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.
Chaska, MN
Tom Fisk
West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Chaska, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN covers 36.2 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 US 169, US 212, 117th Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 19.4 mi | 24m |
| US 212 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| 117th Avenue North | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Chestnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Chestnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West River Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 19.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaska, MN and West Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on CR 61
317 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 6th Street
2
Continue on CR 61
417 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 6th Street
3
Turn left onto MN 41
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto MN 41
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
5
Continue on MN 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 212 East
7
Merge onto US 212
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 212
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 162
Toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto MN 62
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
10
Take the exit
255 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
12
Merge onto US 169
19 mi
·
24 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto 117th Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
117th Avenue North
14
Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
117th Avenue North
15
Continue on 117th Avenue North
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
117th Avenue North
16
Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
117th Avenue North
17
Continue on 117th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
117th Avenue North
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 12
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West River Road
19
Arrive at destination
CR 12
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 18.1 miles from Chaska, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 162
Toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 105B
Toward US 169 North
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.77 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
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
West Co on Rapids, MN
Morning in West Co on Rapids on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
2 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
36.2 mi in 49m, mostly highway — 19.4 mi of that is on US 169.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and US 212. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near US 212.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 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 49m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Co on Rapids, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Co on Rapids, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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