How far is Blue Earth, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Blue Earth, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Steele County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Earth and Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Earth and Co on Rapids.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
46 m · 9 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairgrounds Road
1929 ft · 55 sec · Fairgrounds Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 169
89 m · 13 sec · US Highway 169
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
2518 ft · 41 sec · US Highway 169
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East: Albert Lea
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1267 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
75 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
1419 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West
2240 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 694 East
2083 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
133 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East River Road
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
125 m · 10 sec
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Continue on East River Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · East River Road
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Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
749 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Earth and Co on Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
75 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Blue Earth and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Co on Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Earth to Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Blue Earth and 73.4 miles from Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.49 one way or $36.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Blue Earth and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton Falls.
Red Wing station
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Earth and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 110.04 mi (177.1 km).
#1 Blue Earth
City in Minnesota
| Population | 3,098 |
| Coordinates | 43.6374600, -94.1021800 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Co on Rapids
The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
| Population | 62,935 |
| Coordinates | 45.1199700, -93.2877300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $18.49 | $36.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.31 | $40.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.20 | $50.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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