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

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Rockford, MN is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
27.26 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.89 mi
35.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.89 mi
Kilometers
35.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.26 mi
Kilometers
43.87 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockford
Sat, May 30, 10:13 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Sat, May 30, 10:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-05-30T09:28
Arrive Rockford
Sat, May 30, 10:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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

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
Corcoran
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Co on Rapids
13.6 mi
00h 22m
To Rockford
13.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min · MN-610

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Maple Grove Parkway

    1633 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Maple Grove Parkway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Maple Grove Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 30

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 30

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 30

    6.2 mi · 11 min · County Road 30

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 19

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 19

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 50

    2679 ft · 54 sec · County Road 50

  11. 11

    Continue on Rebecca Park Trail

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Rebecca Park Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1199 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    39 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN-610
8.95 mi · 33%
County Road 30
7.25 mi · 27%
Rebecca Park Trail
4.25 mi · 16%
County Road 19
2.5 mi · 9%
Maple Grove Parkway
1.61 mi · 6%
East River Road
1.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MN-610

Merge slight left onto MN-610

8.95 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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corcoran
00h 22m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Sunny near Rockford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Corcoran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Co on Rapids and 13.7 miles from Rockford.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Corcoran

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

70 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 21.89 mi (35.23 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
Rockford

#2 Rockford

City in Minnesota, United States

Population3,377
Coordinates45.0883000, -93.7344100
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Rockford (-93.73441, 45.0883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.85
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.43 $6.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.76 $7.53
Premium $4.39 $4.22 $8.43
Diesel $4.86 $4.67 $9.34

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Rockford. The current time is 09:28:34.

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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.