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

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Park Rapids, MN is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.85 mi
03h 43m
Flight
150.74 mi
242.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.74 mi
Kilometers
242.59 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.85 mi
Kilometers
292.66 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Park Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Co on Rapids
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Little Falls
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Co on Rapids
90.8 mi
01h 51m
To Park Rapids
91 mi
01h 51m

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
8 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto MN 610 West

    2255 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    10.6 mi · 12 min · MN-610

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    38 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street North

    33.8 mi · 49 min · Jefferson Street North

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue South

    40 m · 2 sec · Park Avenue South

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 1st Street West

    13 m · 1 sec · 1st Street West

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
49.6 mi · 27%
Jefferson Street North
33.8 mi · 19%
I-94 W
19 mi · 10%
MN-610
10.6 mi · 6%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
East River Road
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
01h 51m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Sunny near Park Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Co on Rapids and 91 miles from Park Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.91 one way or $45.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

54 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Park Rapids. Straight-line distance: 150.74 mi (242.59 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
Park Rapids

#2 Park Rapids

City in Minnesota

Population4,335
Coordinates46.9221800, -95.0586300
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Park Rapids (-95.05863, 46.92218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.29 L · about $22.91
Round trip
$45.83
12.84 gal · 48.58 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.91 $45.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.17 $50.35
Premium $4.39 $28.20 $56.39
Diesel $4.86 $31.23 $62.45

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 Park Rapids. The current time is 21:24:45.

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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.