How far is Co on Rapids, MN from Big Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Big Lake, MN is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin and Wright counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Co on Rapids and Big Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids and Big Lake.
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Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East River Road
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Turn right onto Foley Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Foley Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 10 West, MN 47 North
102 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 West, MN 47 North
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn uturn onto Jefferson Boulevard
38 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Co on Rapids and Big Lake.
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.
US 10 West
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14.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Co on Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Big Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Co on Rapids to Big Lake?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Co on Rapids and 15.6 miles from Big Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Co on Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Big Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Big Lake. Straight-line distance: 26.7 mi (42.97 km).
#1 Co on Rapids
The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
| Population | 62,935 |
| Coordinates | 45.1199700, -93.2877300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Lake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,134 |
| Coordinates | 45.3324600, -93.7460800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Lake (-93.74608, 45.33246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.31 | $8.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
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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