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

The driving distance from Linwood, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
26 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.48 mi
29.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.48 mi
Kilometers
29.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26 mi
Kilometers
41.85 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Sun, May 31, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Linwood
Sun, May 31, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linwood
2026-05-31T01:02
Arrive Co on Rapids
Sun, May 31, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Linwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Ham Lake
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Linwood
12.3 mi
00h 18m
To Co on Rapids
13.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 213th Lane Northeast

    69 m · 11 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast

    777 ft · 39 sec · Regulus Street Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Linwood Drive

    917 ft · 42 sec · North Linwood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Viking Boulevard Northeast

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward CR 22 West, MN 65 South

    963 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto University Avenue Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · University Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northwest

    1817 ft · 52 sec · 101st Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Foley Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Foley Boulevard

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East River Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linwood 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CR 22 West
10.8 mi · 41%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
7.59 mi · 29%
109th Avenue Northeast
1.54 mi · 6%
East River Road
1.45 mi · 6%
Foley Boulevard
1.36 mi · 5%
University Avenue Northeast
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CR 22 West

Keep slight right

9.71 mi · 00h 12m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ham Lake
00h 18m from Linwood
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Linwood and Partly Sunny near Co on Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Ham Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Linwood and 13.7 miles from Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ham Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

78 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linwood and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 18.48 mi (29.74 km).

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#1 Linwood

Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,464
Coordinates45.3569100, -93.1116100
Altitude277
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: 213th Lane Northeast (-93.111624, 45.356824)
End: Mississippi Boulevard Northwest (-93.287737, 45.120198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.57
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.28 $6.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.61 $7.21
Premium $4.39 $4.04 $8.08
Diesel $4.86 $4.47 $8.95

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Linwood and Co on Rapids. The current time is 01:02:18.

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.