Origin
Little Canada, MN
Afternoon in Little Canada on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Canada, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Canada, MN
Tom Fisk
West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This quick 20.6-mile drive from Little Canada, MN to West Coon Rapids, MN will take you about 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 90% of your journey on major roads like US 10 and MN-610. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so short, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart when it suits you best. Both locations are situated in the Midwest region of the United States.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| MN-610 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Noble Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Centerville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Little Canada Road East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Labore Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Canada, MN and West Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on Labore Road
58 ft
·
6 sec
·
Labore Road
2
Turn left onto CH 19
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Centerville Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CH 21
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
Little Canada Road East
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E North
5
Continue on US 10
428 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 10
6
Continue on US 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Exit 113
Toward I 694 West, US 10 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 10
Toward I 35W North, US 10 West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MN-610
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 7
Toward Noble Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 12
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Noble Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on CR 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West River Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
CR 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CH 21 / Little Canada Road East
At end of road, turn right onto CH 21 / Little Canada Road East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward I 35W North, US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35W North, US 10 West
7
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 10 West
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
17.5 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in West Co on Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 20.6-mile trip, with 90% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll primarily travel on US 10 and MN-610, with a brief section on Noble Parkway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles on US 10, offering a consistent pace. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficient travel with minimal interruptions, typical of a highway commute.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and MN-610. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CH 21 / Little Canada Road East.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 10 decision points packed into just 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CH 21 / Little Canada Road East): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.2 mi from route
Shoreview, MN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCaribou Coffee
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Dining Center
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Caribou Coffee
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
24min in
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-18:00; Sa,Su 06:00-18:00
J Arthurs
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Limu Coffee
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
9min in
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
New Brighton
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 09...
Visit websiteGreen Mill
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.1 mi from route
Shoreview
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-We,Su 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteChipotle
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.2 mi from route
Shoreview, MN
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteFive Guys
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.2 mi from route
Arden Hills, MN
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 11:00-21:30
Visit websiteJimmy John's
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Arden Hills, MN
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteNoodles
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Arden Hills, MN
Cuisine: italian
Subway
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
6min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Arden Hills, MN
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Visit websiteAirport Park
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
15min in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Blaine Soccer Complex
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
15min in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Sand Dunes Natural History Area
Park
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
9min in
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (CH 21 / Little Canada Road East): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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