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

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Minnetrista, MN is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
32.93 mi
00h 56m
Flight
24.46 mi
39.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.46 mi
Kilometers
39.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.93 mi
Kilometers
53 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetrista
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-23T01:34
Arrive Minnetrista
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Medicine Lake
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Co on Rapids
16.5 mi
00h 28m
To Minnetrista
16.5 mi
00h 28m

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 Minnetrista.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West

    640 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Olson Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2289 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 15 West

    3099 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Lake Minnetonka

    10.4 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    30 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2313 ft · 3 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Minnetonka
10.4 mi · 32%
MN 100
6.94 mi · 21%
I 394 West
6.39 mi · 19%
East River Road
4.61 mi · 14%
Olson Memorial Highway
2.47 mi · 7%
US 169 South
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lake Minnetonka

Continue on Lake Minnetonka

10.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medicine Lake
00h 28m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Co on Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minnetrista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Medicine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Co on Rapids and 16.5 miles from Minnetrista.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 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 Minnetrista.

Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lake

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 Medicine Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 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 11.7 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 12 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 Medicine Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

84 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

86 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

118 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Minnetrista. Straight-line distance: 24.46 mi (39.37 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
Minnetrista

#2 Minnetrista

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

Population8,505
Coordinates44.9383000, -93.7177400
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Minnetrista (-93.71774, 44.9383)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.39 $5.09 $10.19
Diesel $4.86 $5.64 $11.28

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 Minnetrista. The current time is 01:34:56.

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.