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

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Marion, MN is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
109.04 mi
02h 16m
Flight
93.53 mi
150.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.53 mi
Kilometers
150.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.04 mi
Kilometers
175.49 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Marion
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Cannon Falls
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Co on Rapids
54.5 mi
01h 08m
To Marion
54.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East River Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Osborne Road Northeast

    2600 ft · 1 min · Osborne Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto University Avenue Northeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · University Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 694 East

    1426 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 54th Street Southeast

    589 ft · 31 sec · 54th Street Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 65th Avenue Southeast

    18 m · 5 sec · 65th Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
44.2 mi · 41%
Rochester
21 mi · 19%
Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 12%
I 694 East
9.03 mi · 8%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 5%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 52 South

Continue straight

27.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon Falls
01h 08m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Co on Rapids and 54.6 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.74 one way or $27.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Co on Rapids and Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

30 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

55 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

88 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

110 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Marion. Straight-line distance: 93.53 mi (150.52 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 Marion

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates43.9435800, -92.3482300
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Marion (-92.34823, 43.94358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.57 L · about $13.74
Round trip
$27.48
7.7 gal · 29.14 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.74 $27.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.10 $30.19
Premium $4.39 $16.91 $33.82
Diesel $4.86 $18.73 $37.45

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 Marion. The current time is 21:25:13.

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.