How far is Chisago City, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Chisago City, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.72 mi
00h 38m
Flight
26.1 mi
42.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.1 mi
Kilometers
42.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.72 mi
Kilometers
54.26 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM CDT
Return by in Chisago City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chisago City
2026-04-18T06:59
Arrive Co on Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chisago City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centerville
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Chisago City
16.5 mi
00h 19m
To Co on Rapids
17.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chisago City and Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chisago City and Co on Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Boulevard

    16 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Lake Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    1321 ft · 16 sec · MN-610

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 51: University Avenue

    1993 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto University Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · University Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 85th Avenue Northwest

    2680 ft · 1 min · 85th Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 85th Avenue Northwest

    3017 ft · 1 min · 85th Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1598 ft · 44 sec · East River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chisago City and Co on Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Boulevard
14.1 mi · 42%
I 35W
11.3 mi · 34%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 12%
University Avenue Northeast
1.52 mi · 5%
85th Avenue Northwest
1.08 mi · 3%
CR 51
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

11.3 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 19m from Chisago City
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Chisago City 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 Chisago City to Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Chisago City and 17.2 miles from Co on Rapids.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Chisago City and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centerville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centerville.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chisago City and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 26.1 mi (42.01 km).

Chisago City

#1 Chisago City

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population5,224
Coordinates45.3735800, -92.8899400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Co on Rapids

#2 Co on Rapids

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

Population62,935
Coordinates45.1199700, -93.2877300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Moberg Trail (-92.889965, 45.373618)
End: Mississippi Boulevard Northwest (-93.287737, 45.120198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.49
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.25 $8.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.67 $9.33
Premium $4.39 $5.23 $10.45
Diesel $4.86 $5.79 $11.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chisago City and Co on Rapids. The current time is 06:59:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.