How far is Co on Rapids, MN from Two Harbors, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Two Harbors, MN is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.56 mi
03h 25m
Flight
152.61 mi
245.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.61 mi
Kilometers
245.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.56 mi
Kilometers
284.15 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Two Harbors
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Two Harbors
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Co on Rapids
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Finlayson
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Co on Rapids
88.2 mi
01h 42m
To Two Harbors
88.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    127.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North

    593 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 7th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Waterfront Drive

    1041 ft · 35 sec · Waterfront Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
145 mi · 82%
MN 61 North
23.6 mi · 13%
US 10 East
4.55 mi · 3%
East River Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Foley Boulevard
1.15 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

127 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
152.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finlayson
01h 42m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Co on Rapids and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Two Harbors.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Finlayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Co on Rapids and 88.4 miles from Two Harbors.

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

The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Co on Rapids and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Two Harbors.

Stop Ideas Near Finlayson

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

87 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

93 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

119 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Two Harbors. Straight-line distance: 152.61 mi (245.6 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
Two Harbors

#2 Two Harbors

County seat of Lake County, Minnesota

Population3,508
Coordinates47.0227100, -91.6707300
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Two Harbors (-91.67073, 47.02271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.58 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.47
12.46 gal · 47.16 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.23 $44.47
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.43 $48.86
Premium $4.39 $27.36 $54.72
Diesel $4.86 $30.30 $60.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Two Harbors. The current time is 22:30:04.

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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.