How far is Lonsdale, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Lonsdale, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lonsdale and Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lonsdale and Co on Rapids.
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Start on South Main Street
37 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Central Street
1350 ft · 38 sec · East Central Street
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Continue on Central Avenue East
815 ft · 16 sec · Central Avenue East
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Continue on Lonsdale Boulevard West
6.6 mi · 8 min · Lonsdale Boulevard West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
136 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
1419 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West
2240 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 694 East
2083 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
133 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East River Road
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
125 m · 10 sec
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Continue on East River Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · East River Road
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Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
749 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lonsdale and Co on Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lonsdale and 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 Lonsdale to Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Lonsdale and 27.7 miles from Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $13.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lonsdale and Sunny near Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnsville.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lonsdale and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 44.74 mi (72 km).
#1 Lonsdale
Minnesota city
| Population | 4,299 |
| Coordinates | 44.4802400, -93.4285600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Co on Rapids
The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
| Population | 62,935 |
| Coordinates | 45.1199700, -93.2877300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.53 | $19.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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