How far is Co on Rapids, MN from East Bethel, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to East Bethel, MN is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
17.96 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.39 mi
23.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.39 mi
Kilometers
23.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.96 mi
Kilometers
28.9 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-19T07:17
Arrive East Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Co on Rapids
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Ham Lake
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Co on Rapids
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To East Bethel
9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Foley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northwest

    1837 ft · 52 sec · 101st Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto University Avenue Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · University Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    89 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Viking Boulevard Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
10.5 mi · 58%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
1.62 mi · 9%
109th Avenue Northeast
1.49 mi · 8%
East River Road
1.45 mi · 8%
Foley Boulevard
1.34 mi · 7%
University Avenue Northeast
1.02 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

10.5 mi · 00h 13m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ham Lake
00h 13m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near East Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Ham Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Co on Rapids and 9 miles from East Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Co on Rapids and Mostly Sunny near East Bethel.

Stop Ideas Near Ham Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ham Lake, 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 Ham Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

78 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and East Bethel. Straight-line distance: 14.39 mi (23.16 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
East Bethel

#2 East Bethel

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,102
Coordinates45.3194100, -93.2024500
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: East Bethel (-93.20245, 45.31941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.50
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.25 $4.50
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.47 $4.94
Premium $4.39 $2.77 $5.53
Diesel $4.86 $3.06 $6.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and East Bethel. The current time is 07:17:45.

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.