How far is Co on Rapids, MN from Spring Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Spring Lake, MN is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
44.68 mi
00h 53m
Flight
31.1 mi
50.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.1 mi
Kilometers
50.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.91 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Lake
Mon, May 25, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Mon, May 25, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-05-25T07:02
Arrive Spring Lake
Mon, May 25, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Columbus
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Co on Rapids
22.3 mi
00h 26m
To Spring Lake
22.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Foley Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Foley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 10 East

    47 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North: Duluth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: Cambridge, North Branch

    1406 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Saint Croix Trail

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

    70 m · 6 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
32.7 mi · 73%
US 10 East
4.55 mi · 10%
Highway 95 Northeast
2.74 mi · 6%
East River Road
1.45 mi · 3%
Foley Boulevard
1.15 mi · 3%
Saint Croix Trail
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Merge slight left

16.5 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 26m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Spring Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Co on Rapids and 22.4 miles from Spring Lake.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Co on Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Spring Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

35 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

88 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

98 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 31.1 mi (50.05 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
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#2 Spring Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates45.5421800, -93.0657800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Spring Lake (-93.06578, 45.54218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.39 $6.94 $13.88
Diesel $4.86 $7.69 $15.37

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Spring Lake. The current time is 07:02:50.

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.