How far is Co on Rapids, MN from Credit River, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Credit River, MN is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
39.78 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.11 mi
50.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.11 mi
Kilometers
50.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.78 mi
Kilometers
64.02 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Credit River
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Credit River
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Richfield
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Co on Rapids
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Credit River
19.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East River Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East River Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1691 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1439 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East

    3081 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I-35W South

    1206 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: 185th Street West

    1537 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Texas Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Texas Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Texas Avenue

    96 m · 5 sec · Texas Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Texas Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35W South
20.3 mi · 51%
I 94 East
8.28 mi · 21%
East River Road
4.27 mi · 11%
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.35 mi · 6%
Texas Avenue
1.52 mi · 4%
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial High
1.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-35W South

Merge slight right

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 27m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Co on Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Credit River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Co on Rapids and 19.9 miles from Credit River.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $9.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Co on Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Credit River.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Credit River. Straight-line distance: 31.11 mi (50.06 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
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#2 Credit River

Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,585
Coordinates44.6744100, -93.3791100
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Credit River (-93.37911, 44.67441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$9.99
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.00 $9.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.49 $10.98
Premium $4.39 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $4.86 $6.81 $13.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Credit River. The current time is 06:44:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.