How far is Co on Rapids, MN from Wayzata, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Wayzata, MN is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.03 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.69 mi
23.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.69 mi
Kilometers
23.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.03 mi
Kilometers
33.85 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wayzata
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 PM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-04-16T13:38
Arrive Wayzata
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Golden Valley
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Co on Rapids
10.5 mi
00h 15m
To Wayzata
10.5 mi
00h 15m

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
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West

    640 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Olson Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2289 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Gleason Lake Road

    65 m · 6 sec · Gleason Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wayzata Boulevard West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wayzata Boulevard West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chicago Avenue North

    753 ft · 33 sec · Chicago Avenue North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chicago Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
6.94 mi · 33%
I 394 West
4.68 mi · 22%
East River Road
4.61 mi · 22%
Olson Memorial Highway
2.47 mi · 12%
Wayzata Boulevard West
0.75 mi · 4%
US 169 South
0.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Continue straight

6.33 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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Valley
00h 15m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Co on Rapids and Sunny near Wayzata.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Golden Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Co on Rapids and 10.5 miles from Wayzata.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Golden Valley

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 Golden Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 11.6 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 Golden Valley.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

88 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Wayzata. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 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
Wayzata

#2 Wayzata

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population4,618
Coordinates44.9741300, -93.5066200
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Wayzata (-93.50662, 44.97413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.28
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.64 $5.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.90 $5.80
Premium $4.39 $3.25 $6.50
Diesel $4.86 $3.60 $7.20

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 Wayzata. The current time is 13:38:08.

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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.