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

The driving distance from Faribault, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
64.59 mi
01h 08m
Flight
57.01 mi
91.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.01 mi
Kilometers
91.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.59 mi
Kilometers
103.95 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Return by in Faribault
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Faribault
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Faribault
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
Deer Park
MN

Township in Pennington County, Minnesota

From Faribault
30.9 mi
00h 34m
To Co on Rapids
33.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 60 West

    1711 ft · 48 sec · Highway 60 West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lyndale Avenue North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West

    1419 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West

    2240 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East

    97 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 694 East

    2083 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    133 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward East River Road

    1034 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East River Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    749 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
45.6 mi · 71%
I 94 West
8.39 mi · 13%
East River Road
4.19 mi · 6%
Lyndale Avenue North
1.82 mi · 3%
4th Street Northwest
0.72 mi · 1%
I 694 East
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

29.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Park
00h 34m from Faribault
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Faribault and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Co on Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Faribault and 33.7 miles from Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Faribault and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Park

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

31 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

63 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

116 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Faribault and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 57.01 mi (91.75 km).

Faribault

#1 Faribault

City in Minnesota, United States of America

Population23,905
Coordinates44.2949600, -93.2688300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Co on Rapids

#2 Co on Rapids

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

Population62,935
Coordinates45.1199700, -93.2877300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.269031, 44.29496)
End: Mississippi Boulevard Northwest (-93.287737, 45.120198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.27
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.14 $16.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.94 $17.88
Premium $4.39 $10.01 $20.03
Diesel $4.86 $11.09 $22.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Faribault and Co on Rapids. The current time is 03:15:57.

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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.