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

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Grand Rapids, MN is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.87 mi
03h 29m
Flight
146.74 mi
236.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.74 mi
Kilometers
236.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.87 mi
Kilometers
266.94 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Co on Rapids
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Co on Rapids
82.9 mi
01h 44m
To Grand Rapids
83 mi
01h 44m

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
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain 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 Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    76 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast 6th Avenue

    116 m · 16 sec · Northeast 6th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1899 ft · 52 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest 5th Street

    849 ft · 23 sec · Northwest 5th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
103 mi · 62%
State Highway 65
54.8 mi · 33%
109th Avenue Northeast
1.49 mi · 1%
East River Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Foley Boulevard
1.34 mi · 1%
East Highway 210
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

103 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
01h 44m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Co on Rapids and Light Rain Likely near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Co on Rapids and 83 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.88 one way or $41.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Co on Rapids and Light Rain Likely near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 146.74 mi (236.16 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
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States

Population11,219
Coordinates47.2371700, -93.5302100
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Grand Rapids (-93.53021, 47.23717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.16 L · about $20.88
Round trip
$41.76
11.7 gal · 44.32 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.88 $41.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $22.94 $45.88
Premium $4.39 $25.69 $51.39
Diesel $4.86 $28.45 $56.91

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 Grand Rapids. The current time is 07:36:22.

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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.