How far is Co on Rapids, MN from Saint Michael, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Saint Michael, MN is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
23.76 mi
00h 30m
Flight
19.4 mi
31.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.4 mi
Kilometers
31.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.76 mi
Kilometers
38.23 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Michael
Fri, Apr 24, 8:17 PM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Fri, Apr 24, 8:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-24T19:46
Arrive Saint Michael
Fri, Apr 24, 8:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Corcoran
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Co on Rapids
11.9 mi
00h 15m
To Saint Michael
11.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.4 mi · 8 min · I-94 W

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 241 West: Saint Michael

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 45th Street Northeast

    1017 ft · 22 sec · 45th Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241

    29 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    23 m · 2 sec · Main Street North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN-610
10.6 mi · 45%
I-94 W
7.41 mi · 31%
MN 241
3.32 mi · 14%
East River Road
1.38 mi · 6%
MN 610 West
0.43 mi · 2%
MN 241 West
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN-610

Merge slight left onto MN-610

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corcoran
00h 15m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Sunny near Saint Michael.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 11.9 miles from Co on Rapids and 11.9 miles from Saint Michael.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Saint Michael. Straight-line distance: 19.4 mi (31.22 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
Saint Michael

#2 Saint Michael

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population18,437
Coordinates45.2099600, -93.6649600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Saint Michael (-93.66496, 45.20996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.29 $6.59
Premium $4.39 $3.69 $7.38
Diesel $4.86 $4.09 $8.17

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Saint Michael. The current time is 19:46:42.

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.