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Trip from West Co on Rapids, MN to Hopkins, 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

32m

Distance

22.1 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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 Co on Rapids, MN, MN

West Co on Rapids, MN

Tom Fisk

city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Hopkins, MN

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Trip Overview

West Coon Rapids, MN to Hopkins, MN is 22.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Jefferson Highway North and Minnesota State Highway 7, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Minnesota, connecting two Midwest communities. Since it's a quick trip, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger regional exploration. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a straightforward navigation without extensive highway stretches.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jefferson Highway North 15.9 mi 20m
Minnesota State Highway 7 3.1 mi 4m
117th Avenue North 1.7 mi 4m
West River Road 0.6 mi 1m
Woodhill Road 0.1 mi <1m
Wood Hill Terrace <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jefferson Highway North — 15.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · West River Road
2

Turn left onto 117th Avenue North

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 117th Avenue North
3

Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

128 ft · 2 sec · 117th Avenue North
4

Continue on 117th Avenue North

1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North
5

Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

107 ft · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North
6

Continue on 117th Avenue North

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 117th Avenue North
7

Turn left onto US 169

16 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Highway North
Use the left lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward MN 7 Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto MN 7

3.1 mi · 4 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn slight right

188 ft · 3 sec
Use the right lane.
12

Turn straight onto Woodhill Road

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Woodhill Road
13

Turn left onto Wood Hill Terrace

31 ft · 1 sec · Wood Hill Terrace
14

Arrive at destination

Wood Hill Terrace

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | 117th Avenue North

Enter roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
18.2 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward MN 7

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MN 7
6
18.6 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
18.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7

Merge onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.1 mi into trip | ~32m in | Wood Hill Terrace

Turn left onto Wood Hill Terrace

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.72 one way

$7.44 round trip

$4.27/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $4.00 $8.01
premium $5.04 $4.38 $8.76
diesel $5.64 $4.91 $9.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

West Co on Rapids, MN

Late night in West Co on Rapids on Saturday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Sunny

NNW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 10 at 1:00PM CDT until May 11 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 10 at 11:32AM CDT until May 11 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Hopkins, MN

Late night in Hopkins on Saturday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Sunny

NNW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 10 at 1:00PM CDT until May 11 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 10 at 11:32AM CDT until May 11 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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

32m 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 involves 14% highway driving, with the majority of your travel on surface roads. You'll experience a continuous 15.9-mile stretch on Jefferson Highway North before transitioning to other roads. Expect to encounter numerous intersections and local traffic as you navigate through populated areas, rather than long stretches of uninterrupted highway cruising.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Jefferson Highway North.

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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 117th Avenue North.

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 22.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (117th Avenue North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,028 ft 854 ft

Total Climb

249 ft

Total Descent

75 ft

Highest Point

1,028 ft

~22.1 mi in

Elevation Range

174 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Hopkins, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1852

Hopkins is a city in the Twin Cities.

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 32m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m 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 15.9 miles on Jefferson Highway North. 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 Hopkins, 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 0.8 miles (117th Avenue North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: 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 Hopkins, 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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