How far is Co on Rapids, MN from North Mankato, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to North Mankato, MN is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
89.95 mi
01h 56m
Flight
74.99 mi
120.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.99 mi
Kilometers
120.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.95 mi
Kilometers
144.76 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Mankato
Sun, May 31, 11:22 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Sun, May 31, 1:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-05-31T09:26
Arrive North Mankato
Sun, May 31, 11:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Jordan
MN

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

From Co on Rapids
44.9 mi
00h 58m
To North Mankato
45 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: New Ulm

    2331 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    2987 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lor Ray Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Lor Ray Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    15 m · 1 sec · Lee Boulevard

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
62.2 mi · 69%
MN 100
15.9 mi · 18%
East River Road
4.61 mi · 5%
Louisville Road
2.04 mi · 2%
I 494 West
1.83 mi · 2%
US 14
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 169 South

Continue straight

23.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
75 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
00h 58m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Mankato.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Co on Rapids and 45 miles from North Mankato.

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

The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Co on Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Mankato.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and North Mankato. Straight-line distance: 74.99 mi (120.68 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
North Mankato

#2 North Mankato

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population14,052
Coordinates44.1733000, -94.0338500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: North Mankato (-94.03385, 44.1733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.47 $24.94
Premium $4.39 $13.97 $27.93
Diesel $4.86 $15.47 $30.94

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and North Mankato. The current time is 09:26:03.

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.