How far is Co on Rapids, MN from Le Sueur, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Le Sueur, MN is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.75 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.93 mi
88.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.93 mi
Kilometers
88.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.75 mi
Kilometers
107.42 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 11:12 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 30, 12:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-30T09:44
Arrive Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 11:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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

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
Shakopee
MN

A city in Scott County, Minnesota.

From Co on Rapids
33.4 mi
00h 44m
To Le Sueur
33.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3272 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South

    2543 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    69 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 78

    1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 147th Street

    1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

    1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South

    80 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: Le Sueur

    1071 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 22

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Road 22

  24. 24

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    3149 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
38.9 mi · 58%
MN 100
15.9 mi · 24%
East River Road
4.61 mi · 7%
Louisville Road
2.04 mi · 3%
I 494 West
1.83 mi · 3%
Commerce Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Continue straight

15.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shakopee
00h 44m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Shakopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Co on Rapids and 33.4 miles from Le Sueur.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Co on Rapids and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Stop Ideas Near Shakopee

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

33 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Le Sueur. Straight-line distance: 54.93 mi (88.4 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
Le Sueur

#2 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Le Sueur (-93.91524, 44.46135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.85
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.42 $16.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.25 $18.51
Premium $4.39 $10.37 $20.73
Diesel $4.86 $11.48 $22.96

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Le Sueur. The current time is 09:44:11.

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.