How far is Co on Rapids, MN from Vadnais Heights, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Vadnais Heights, MN is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
15.62 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.29 mi
18.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.29 mi
Kilometers
18.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.62 mi
Kilometers
25.13 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vadnais Heights
Wed, Jun 10, 1:48 PM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Wed, Jun 10, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-06-10T13:23
Arrive Vadnais Heights
Wed, Jun 10, 1:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Brighton
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Co on Rapids
7.8 mi
00h 12m
To Vadnais Heights
7.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Co on Rapids and Vadnais Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids and Vadnais Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East River Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Osborne Road Northeast

    2600 ft · 1 min · Osborne Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto University Avenue Northeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · University Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 694 East

    1426 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 49: Rice Street

    1412 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rice Street

    70 m · 4 sec · Rice Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Rice Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Vadnais Boulevard

    6 m · 1 sec · West Vadnais Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Vadnais Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Vadnais Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Edgerton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Edgerton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Stockdale Road

    700 ft · 19 sec · Stockdale Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stockdale Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Co on Rapids and Vadnais Heights.

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 East
7.88 mi · 50%
University Avenue Northeast
2.71 mi · 17%
West Vadnais Boulevard
1.69 mi · 11%
East River Road
1.31 mi · 8%
Edgerton Street
0.89 mi · 6%
Osborne Road Northeast
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 694 East

Merge slight left

7.61 mi · 00h 08m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brighton
00h 12m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Co on Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vadnais Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Co on Rapids to Vadnais Heights?

The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Co on Rapids and 7.8 miles from Vadnais Heights.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Co on Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vadnais Heights.

Stop Ideas Near New Brighton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Brighton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

76 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Vadnais Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.29 mi (18.17 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
Vadnais Heights

#2 Vadnais Heights

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population13,796
Coordinates45.0574700, -93.0738300
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Vadnais Heights (-93.07383, 45.05747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.09 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.93
1.1 gal · 4.18 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.96 $3.93
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.16 $4.31
Premium $4.39 $2.42 $4.83
Diesel $4.86 $2.68 $5.35

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Vadnais Heights. The current time is 13:23:57.

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.