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Trip from West Concord, MN to Wasioja, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12m

Distance

8.7 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m

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

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Downtown West Concord, MN, MN

West Concord, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Wasioja, MN, MN

Wasioja, MN

Aleksandr Neplokhov

Trip Overview

West Concord to Wasioja is 8.7 miles and takes about 12 minutes via The Capitol Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration, offering a straightforward local connection between these two communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
The Capitol Highway 3.8 mi 4m
595th Street 3.6 mi 4m
State Street 0.7 mi 1m
600th Street 0.3 mi <1m
597th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Concord Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: The Capitol Highway — 3.8 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Concord, MN and Wasioja, MN.

1

Start on this road

40 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto CR 24

60 ft · 6 sec · Concord Street
3

Turn right onto MN 56

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Street
4

Continue on MN 56

3.8 mi · 4 min · The Capitol Highway
5

Turn left onto CR 16

3.6 mi · 4 min · 595th Street
6

Continue on CR 16

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 597th Street
7

Continue on CR 16

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 600th Street
8

Arrive at destination

CR 16

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 24 / Concord Street

Turn left onto CR 24 / Concord Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 56 / State Street

Turn right onto MN 56 / State Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | CR 16 / 595th Street

Turn left onto CR 16 / 595th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.43 one way

$2.86 round trip

$4.17/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $1.53 $3.06
premium $4.95 $1.69 $3.39
diesel $5.35 $1.83 $3.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.91 $0.42
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.76 $0.35
EV Truck/SUV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 Jun 3, 2026

Origin

West Concord, MN

Evening in West Concord on Wednesday

Local time

6:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

S 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:53PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued June 3 at 4:09PM CDT until June 3 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Wasioja, MN

Evening in Wasioja on Wednesday

Local time

6:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

S 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:53PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued June 3 at 4:09PM CDT until June 3 at 11:00PM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

12m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on The Capitol Highway, 595th Street, and State Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles along The Capitol Highway. The road's character is one of frequent turns and changes in direction, typical of local roads connecting smaller communities. It's a drive that demands attention to navigation rather than sustained high-speed travel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on The Capitol Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 24 / Concord Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from West Concord, MN to Wasioja, MN is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 24 / Concord Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MN 56 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (CR 16 / 595th Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,279 ft 1,170 ft

Total Climb

91 ft

Total Descent

150 ft

Highest Point

1,279 ft

~1.2 mi in

Elevation Range

110 ft

About the Cities

Starting in West Concord, MN

Full guide →

Arriving in Wasioja, MN

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on The Capitol Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (CR 24 / Concord Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MN 56 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (CR 16 / 595th Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wasioja, 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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