How far is Co on Rapids, MN from Sleepy Eye, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.27 mi
02h 32m
Flight
90.59 mi
145.79 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Co on Rapids.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.59 mi
Kilometers
145.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.27 mi
Kilometers
190.34 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sleepy Eye
Thu, Apr 16, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 12:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-16T07:03
Arrive Sleepy Eye
Thu, Apr 16, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Plato
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Co on Rapids
59 mi
01h 16m
To Sleepy Eye
59.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.4 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    29.7 mi · 37 min · State Highway 15

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14

  16. 16

    Continue on 7th North Street

    1620 ft · 44 sec · 7th North Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  18. 18

    Continue on 20th North Street

    1789 ft · 36 sec · 20th North Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 14 West

    2719 ft · 52 sec · Highway 14 West

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West

    43 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West

    1068 ft · 20 sec · Highway 14 West

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 14

    3069 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    30 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street East

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street East

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 212
41 mi · 35%
State Highway 15
29.7 mi · 25%
MN 100
13.6 mi · 12%
US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 11%
US Highway 14
10.8 mi · 9%
East River Road
4.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 212

Keep slight left

36.4 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
90.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plato
01h 16m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Sunny near Sleepy Eye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Plato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Co on Rapids and 59.2 miles from Sleepy Eye.

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

The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.88 one way or $29.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plato

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

70 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Sleepy Eye. Straight-line distance: 90.59 mi (145.79 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
Sleepy Eye

#2 Sleepy Eye

City in Brown County, Minnesota

Population3,329
Coordinates44.2971800, -94.7241500
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Sleepy Eye (-94.72415, 44.29718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.8 L · about $14.88
Round trip
$29.77
8.34 gal · 31.6 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.88 $29.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.35 $32.70
Premium $4.39 $18.31 $36.63
Diesel $4.86 $20.28 $40.57

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Sleepy Eye. The current time is 07:03:45.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.