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

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Nowthen, MN is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.56 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.9 mi
27.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.56 mi
Kilometers
33.09 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nowthen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-22T21:40
Arrive Nowthen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Co on Rapids
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Anoka
MN

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

From Co on Rapids
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Nowthen
10.3 mi
00h 14m

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
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Foley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Foley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 10 West, MN 47 North

    102 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 West, MN 47 North

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest

    34 m · 3 sec · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nowthen Boulevard Northwest

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
9.35 mi · 45%
Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.83 mi · 28%
Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
2.46 mi · 12%
East River Road
1.45 mi · 7%
Foley Boulevard
1.34 mi · 7%
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Merge slight left

8.82 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anoka
00h 14m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Sunny near Nowthen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Co on Rapids and 10.3 miles from Nowthen.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Anoka

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

97 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Nowthen. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.19 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
Nowthen

#2 Nowthen

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,732
Coordinates45.3280200, -93.4702300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Nowthen (-93.47023, 45.32802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.86 $5.72
Premium $4.39 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $4.86 $3.55 $7.10

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 Nowthen. The current time is 21:40:37.

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.