How far is Co on Rapids, MN from Cloquet, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Cloquet, MN is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.25 mi
02h 27m
Flight
117.61 mi
189.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.61 mi
Kilometers
189.27 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.25 mi
Kilometers
212.84 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloquet
Thu, Apr 16, 5:09 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 7:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-16T02:42
Arrive Cloquet
Thu, Apr 16, 5:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Co on Rapids
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Co on Rapids
66.1 mi
01h 13m
To Cloquet
66.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Widespread Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Foley Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Foley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 10 East

    47 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North: Duluth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cloquet Avenue

    142 m · 15 sec · Cloquet Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
122 mi · 92%
US 10 East
4.55 mi · 3%
MN 33
2.68 mi · 2%
East River Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Foley Boulevard
1.15 mi · 1%
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 13m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Widespread Fog then Sunny near Cloquet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Co on Rapids to Cloquet?

The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Co on Rapids and 66.1 miles from Cloquet.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Co on Rapids and Widespread Fog then Sunny near Cloquet.

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine City, 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 Pine City.

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Cloquet. Straight-line distance: 117.61 mi (189.27 km).

Co on Rapids

#1 Co on Rapids

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

Population62,935
Coordinates45.1199700, -93.2877300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Cloquet

#2 Cloquet

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,014
Coordinates46.7216100, -92.4593600
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Cloquet (-92.45936, 46.72161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.67 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.33
9.34 gal · 35.34 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.67 $33.33
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.31 $36.62
Premium $4.39 $20.51 $41.02
Diesel $4.86 $22.71 $45.43

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Cloquet. The current time is 02:42:02.

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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.