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

The driving distance from Lindstrom, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
35.77 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.35 mi
45.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.35 mi
Kilometers
45.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.77 mi
Kilometers
57.56 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in Lindstrom
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindstrom
2026-04-23T07:30
Arrive Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindstrom
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
Centerville
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Lindstrom
17.8 mi
00h 22m
To Co on Rapids
17.9 mi
00h 22m

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
10 to 15 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 Lindstrom and Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    109 m · 32 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Boulevard

    11.8 mi · 15 min · Lake Boulevard

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    1321 ft · 16 sec · MN-610

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 51: University Avenue

    1993 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto University Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · University Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 85th Avenue Northwest

    2680 ft · 1 min · 85th Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto 85th Avenue Northwest

    3017 ft · 1 min · 85th Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1598 ft · 44 sec · East River Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Boulevard
16.8 mi · 47%
I 35W
11.3 mi · 32%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 11%
University Avenue Northeast
1.52 mi · 4%
85th Avenue Northwest
1.08 mi · 3%
CR 51
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lake Boulevard

Turn left onto Lake Boulevard

11.8 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 22m from Lindstrom
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lindstrom 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 Lindstrom to Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Lindstrom and 17.9 miles from Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindstrom and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 28.35 mi (45.63 km).

Lindstrom

#1 Lindstrom

City in Minnesota, USA

Population4,731
Coordinates45.3894100, -92.8479900
Altitude282
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: Lindstrom (-92.84799, 45.38941)
End: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.94 $9.88
Premium $4.39 $5.53 $11.07
Diesel $4.86 $6.13 $12.26

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 Lindstrom and Co on Rapids. The current time is 07:30:43.

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.