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Trip from West Co on Rapids, MN to Sartell, 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 18m

Distance

56.9 mi

92 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 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m

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

Downtown Sartell, MN, MN

Sartell, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

West Coon Rapids, MN to Sartell, MN is 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m via US 10, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically crossing Minnesota. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points. With only one day recommended, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, making it a convenient option for a short haul.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 46.7 mi 58m
Benton Drive 3.4 mi 6m
West River Road 2.3 mi 4m
Jefferson Highway North 1.4 mi 2m
West Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
1st Avenue Northeast 0.4 mi <1m
Riverside Avenue South 0.4 mi 1m
East Hayden Lake Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 46.7 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

47 mi · 58 min · US 10; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
12

Turn left onto Benton Drive

3.4 mi · 6 min · Benton Drive
13

Continue on CR 33

0.4 mi · 49 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
14

Turn left onto CR 29

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 1st Street Northeast
15

Continue on CR 133

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 2nd Street South
16

Turn left onto CR 78

0.1 mi · 21 sec · County Road 78
17

At end of road, turn left onto CR 1

0.4 mi · 1 min · Riverside Avenue South
18

Turn left onto 1st Street North

440 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street North
19

Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

0.2 mi · 49 sec · 1st Avenue North
20

Arrive at destination

2nd Street North

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

Elk River, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albertville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from West Co on Rapids, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 56.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | East Hayden Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto East Hayden Lake Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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.
5
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | 1st Avenue North

Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.57 one way

$19.14 round trip

$4.27/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $10.31 $20.62
premium $5.04 $11.28 $22.56
diesel $5.64 $12.63 $25.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 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 17.1 0 $5.97 $2.73
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28
EV Truck/SUV 22.8 0 $7.97 $3.64

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

West Co on Rapids, MN

Late night in West Co on Rapids on Saturday

Local time

2:29 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

Destination

Sartell, MN

Late night in Sartell on Saturday

Local time

2:29 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

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 18m 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 primarily highway, with 82% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 46.7 miles on US 10, indicating a good portion of consistent cruising. After that, the route transitions to surface streets like Benton Drive and West River Road for the remainder of the trip, likely involving more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections as you approach Sartell.

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?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Benton Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near East Hayden Lake Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (East Hayden Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.

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 2.3 miles (East Hayden Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; 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.

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