How far is International Falls, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from International Falls, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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
291.04 mi
04h 37m
Flight
240.59 mi
387.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.59 mi
Kilometers
387.19 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.04 mi
Kilometers
468.39 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in International Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave International Falls
2026-04-18T21:10
Arrive Co on Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in International Falls
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
Grand Lake
MN

Township in St.

From International Falls
145 mi
02h 18m
To Co on Rapids
146 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
30°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    34 m · 9 sec · 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1844 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 50 sec · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

    95.8 mi · 2 hr · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    37.3 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    1321 ft · 16 sec · MN-610

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 51: University Avenue

    1993 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto University Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · University Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 85th Avenue Northwest

    2680 ft · 1 min · 85th Avenue Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto 85th Avenue Northwest

    3017 ft · 1 min · 85th Avenue Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1598 ft · 44 sec · East River Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between International Falls 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
159 mi · 55%
I 35 South
110 mi · 38%
I 35W
11.3 mi · 4%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 1%
University Avenue Northeast
1.52 mi · 1%
85th Avenue Northwest
1.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
240.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Lake
02h 18m from International Falls
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow leaving International Falls and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Co on Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Grand Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from International Falls and 146 miles from Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.65 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around International Falls and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Lake

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

28 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

30 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between International Falls and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 240.59 mi (387.19 km).

International Falls

#1 International Falls

City in and county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,714
Coordinates48.6010500, -93.4109800
Altitude342
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: (-93.410983, 48.60098)
End: Mississippi Boulevard Northwest (-93.287737, 45.120198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.88 L · about $36.65
Round trip
$73.31
20.54 gal · 77.76 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $36.65 $73.31
Mid-grade $3.92 $40.27 $80.54
Premium $4.39 $45.11 $90.21
Diesel $4.86 $49.95 $99.91

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 International Falls and Co on Rapids. The current time is 21:10:14.

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.