Origin
Ramsey, MN
Late night in Ramsey on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramsey, 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
18m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ramsey, MN
Tom Fisk
West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Ramsey, MN to West Coon Rapids, MN is 10.5 miles and takes about 18 minutes via US 10, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Minnesota and the Midwest region, making it an easy local trip. The drive primarily uses surface roads, so expect a relaxed pace rather than high-speed travel. With no designated stops, this route is perfect for a quick errand or a short connector between areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Ramsey Boulevard Northwest | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Ferry Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Hayden Lake Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 160th Lane Northwest | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Jaspar Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 2.5 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramsey, MN and West Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on this road
405 ft
·
30 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on 160th Lane Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
160th Lane Northwest
3
Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Jaspar Street Northwest
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 56
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 56
133 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
6
Continue on CR 56
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
7
Enter roundabout
287 ft
·
8 sec
8
Continue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
9
Merge onto US 10; US 169
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 10; US 169
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 224A
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
139 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
12
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right onto US 169
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Ferry Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 121
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Hayden Lake Road
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto West River Road
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
West River Road
17
Continue on West River Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West River Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Jaspar Street Northwest
Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Greenhaven 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 224A
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in West Co on Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
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
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
18m 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 drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with only 23% of the total mileage on highways. You'll spend most of your time on Ramsey Boulevard Northwest and West River Road. The longest stretch on a main road is 2.5 miles on US 10 before transitioning to local streets. Expect frequent intersections and lower speed limits typical of urban and suburban surface road travel.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Jaspar Street Northwest.
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 10.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (Jaspar Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 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 (Jaspar Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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