Origin
West Co on Rapids, MN
Afternoon in West Co on Rapids on Sunday
Local time
4:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Co on Rapids, MN to Otsego, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Otsego, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Otsego, MN covers 17.9 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, West River Road, Jefferson Highway North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| West River Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Jefferson Highway North | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 85th Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Parrish Avenue Northeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Hayden Lake Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MN 101 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 10.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids, MN and Otsego, MN.
1
Start on CR 12
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Enter roundabout onto East Hayden Lake Road
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Hayden Lake Road
3
Continue on East Hayden Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Hayden Lake Road
4
Turn right onto US 169
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson Highway North
5
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on West Main Street
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Enter roundabout
29 ft
·
0 sec
Toward US 10 West, US 169 North
9
Continue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 10 West, US 169 North
10
Merge onto US 10; US 169
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 10; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
12
Merge onto MN 101
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
MN 101
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CR 39: 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 39
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
90th Street Northeast
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 42
232 ft
·
5 sec
·
Parrish Avenue Northeast
16
Continue on CR 42
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Parrish Avenue Northeast
17
Turn right onto 85th Street Northeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
85th Street Northeast
18
Arrive at destination
85th Street Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Enter roundabout toward US 10 West, US 169 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 10 West, US 169 North
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 10; US 169
Merge onto US 10; US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CR 39: 90th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 39: 90th Street
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 42 / Parrish Avenue Northeast
Enter roundabout onto CR 42 / Parrish Avenue Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.33 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Otsego, MN
Afternoon in Otsego on Sunday
Local time
4:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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?
17.9 mi in 26m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 10.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near West Main Street.
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 17.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 4.6 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (US 10; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 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 Otsego, 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 4.6 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (US 10; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Otsego, 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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