How far is Co on Rapids, MN from New Ulm, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to New Ulm, MN is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
105.35 mi
02h 14m
Flight
80.18 mi
129.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.18 mi
Kilometers
129.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.35 mi
Kilometers
169.55 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Ulm
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-23T05:43
Arrive New Ulm
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Norwood Young America
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Co on Rapids
52.6 mi
01h 07m
To New Ulm
52.8 mi
01h 07m

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
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.4 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    29.7 mi · 37 min · State Highway 15

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14

  16. 16

    Continue on 7th North Street

    1672 ft · 49 sec · 7th North Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    3013 ft · 2 min · North Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Center Street

    130 m · 17 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Street

    134 m · 20 sec · Center Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 212
41 mi · 39%
State Highway 15
29.7 mi · 28%
MN 100
13.6 mi · 13%
US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 12%
East River Road
4.61 mi · 4%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 212

Keep slight left

36.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood Young America
01h 07m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Co on Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Ulm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Norwood Young America is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Co on Rapids and 52.8 miles from New Ulm.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 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 New Ulm.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood Young America

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwood Young America, 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 Norwood Young America.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

62 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

90 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

112 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and New Ulm. Straight-line distance: 80.18 mi (129.03 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
New Ulm

#2 New Ulm

City in Minnesota, USA

Population13,141
Coordinates44.3124600, -94.4605300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: New Ulm (-94.46053, 44.31246)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.55
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.28 $26.55
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.59 $29.17
Premium $4.39 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $4.86 $18.09 $36.19

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 New Ulm. The current time is 05:43:06.

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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.