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

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 16, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

56.7 mi

91 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

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Downtown Sartell, MN, MN

Sartell, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown West Co on Rapids, MN, MN

West Co on Rapids, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Sartell, MN to West Coon Rapids, MN is 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m via US 10, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Minnesota. The majority of your travel will be on highways, making it an efficient drive. With minimal travel time and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 46.7 mi 57m
North Benton Drive 3.2 mi 5m
West River Road 2.3 mi 4m
South Ferry Street 1.4 mi 2m
West Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
1st Avenue Northeast 0.4 mi <1m
Riverside Avenue North 0.4 mi <1m
East Hayden Lake Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 46.7 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 2nd Street North

117 ft · 7 sec · 2nd Street North
2

Continue on 1st Avenue North

0.2 mi · 45 sec · 1st Avenue North
3

Turn left onto 1st Street North

440 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street North
4

Turn right onto CR 1

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Riverside Avenue North
5

Turn right onto CR 78

460 ft · 12 sec · County Road 78
6

Turn right onto CR 133

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 2nd Street South
7

Continue on CR 29

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 1st Street Northeast
8

Turn right onto CR 33

0.4 mi · 43 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
9

Continue on CR 33

3.2 mi · 5 min · North Benton Drive
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
11

Merge onto US 10

47 mi · 57 min · US 10
Use the left lane.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 224A Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

139 ft · 3 sec
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
14

Enter roundabout onto West Main Street

97 ft · 1 sec · West Main Street
15

Continue on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
16

Turn right onto US 169

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Ferry Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto CR 121

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East Hayden Lake Road
Use the left lane.
18

Enter roundabout onto West River Road

56 ft · 1 sec · West River Road
19

Continue on West River Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · West River Road
20

Arrive at destination

CR 12

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Otsego, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Otsego, MN

28 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

Becker, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albertville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Sartell, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 52 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 1st Street North

Turn left onto 1st Street North

Navigation decision point

5
5.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 10

Merge onto US 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
51.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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
52 mi into trip | ~1h 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
52 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | West Main Street

Enter roundabout onto West Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.54 one way

$19.08 round trip

$4.27/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $10.27 $20.55
premium $5.04 $11.24 $22.48
diesel $5.64 $12.59 $25.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.95 $2.72
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.96 $2.27
EV Truck/SUV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 May 10, 2026

Origin

Sartell, MN

Late night in Sartell on Saturday

Local time

3:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

36°F

Areas Of Frost

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 3:41AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 10 at 3:37AM CDT until May 10 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

West Co on Rapids, MN

Late night in West Co on Rapids on Saturday

Local time

3:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 3:41AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 10 at 3:37AM CDT until May 10 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

3 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

1h 17m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is mostly highway, with 82% of the 56.7 miles on major roads like US 10. You'll experience a 46.7-mile stretch on US 10, which is a significant portion of the drive. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The high percentage of highway driving suggests a relatively consistent speed and fewer traffic lights for most of the trip.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and North Benton Drive. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 1st Street North.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 56.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (1st Street North): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,033 ft 854 ft

Total Climb

0 ft

Total Descent

179 ft

Highest Point

1,033 ft

Elevation Range

179 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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.

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 0.2 miles (1st Street North): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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