Origin
West Co on Rapids, MN
Morning in West Co on Rapids on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Co on Rapids, MN to Savage, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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
Savage, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from West Co on Rapids, MN to Savage, MN covers 32.9 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W, I 94, MN 252 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on I 35W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 13.5 mi | 17m |
| I 94 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| MN 252 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| MN 13 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Noble Parkway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| MN-610 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| MN 65 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 13.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Co on Rapids, MN and Savage, MN.
1
Start on CR 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West River Road
2
Continue on CR 12
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Noble Parkway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward MN 610 East
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto MN 610
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
MN-610
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on MN 252
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 252
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis
8
Merge onto I 94
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 233B
Toward I 35W South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto MN 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
MN 65
Toward I-35W South
12
Merge onto I 35W
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward MN 13 South: Shakopee
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto MN 13
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 13
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
MN 13
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward MN 610 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MN 610 East
7
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward MN 252 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 233B
Toward I 35W South
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward MN 13 South: Shakopee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3B
Toward MN 13 South: Shakopee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.90 one way
$9.79 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Savage, MN
Morning in Savage on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
1 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
45m 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?
32.9 mi in 45m, mostly highway — 13.5 mi of that is on I 35W.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on I 35W. 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 Savage, 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 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 94): 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 Savage, 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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