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

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Saint Peter, MN is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.68 mi
01h 39m
Flight
64.11 mi
103.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.11 mi
Kilometers
103.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.68 mi
Kilometers
125.02 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 11:43 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Thu, May 7, 1:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-05-07T10:03
Arrive Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 11:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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

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
Carver
MN

City in Carver County, Minnesota

From Co on Rapids
38.8 mi
00h 49m
To Saint Peter
38.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Minnesota Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
52 mi · 67%
MN 100
15.9 mi · 20%
East River Road
4.61 mi · 6%
Louisville Road
2.04 mi · 3%
I 494 West
1.83 mi · 2%
147th Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

US 169 South

Continue straight

22.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carver
00h 49m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Areas Of Frost near Saint Peter.

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 Peter?

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Carver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Co on Rapids and 38.9 miles from Saint Peter.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Co on Rapids and Areas Of Frost near Saint Peter.

Stop Ideas Near Carver

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

41 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Saint Peter. Straight-line distance: 64.11 mi (103.18 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 Peter

#2 Saint Peter

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,033
Coordinates44.3235800, -93.9580100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Saint Peter (-93.95801, 44.32358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.56
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.78 $19.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.74 $21.49
Premium $4.39 $12.03 $24.07
Diesel $4.86 $13.33 $26.65

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Saint Peter. The current time is 10:03:53.

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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.