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

The driving distance from Montrose, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.5 mi
01h 01m
Flight
30.64 mi
49.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.64 mi
Kilometers
49.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.5 mi
Kilometers
73.23 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 30, 3:34 PM CDT
Return by in Montrose
Thu, Apr 30, 4:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montrose
2026-04-30T14:33
Arrive Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 30, 3:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montrose
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
Saint Michael
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Montrose
22.7 mi
00h 30m
To Co on Rapids
22.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Avenue South

    7 m · 8 sec · Buffalo Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard

    2660 ft · 53 sec · Nelson Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on US 12

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US 12

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    692 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 25

    1348 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 25

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Settlers Parkway

    5 m · 1 sec · Settlers Parkway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Settlers Parkway

    2786 ft · 1 min · Settlers Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on 10th Street Northeast

    2806 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10th Street Northeast

    41 m · 4 sec · 10th Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto 10th Street Northeast

    1297 ft · 36 sec · 10th Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 10th Street Southeast

    1282 ft · 20 sec · 10th Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 10th Street Northeast

    7.4 mi · 10 min · 10th Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Beebe Lake Road Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beebe Lake Road Northeast

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street North

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Saint Michael Parkway East

    1675 ft · 36 sec · Saint Michael Parkway East

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Avenue East

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue East

  19. 19

    Continue on 42nd Street Northeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 42nd Street Northeast

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241

    30 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary

    100 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1884 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    11 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 1: East River Road

    954 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    559 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montrose 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 610 East
11 mi · 24%
10th Street Northeast
8.19 mi · 18%
I 94 East
7.19 mi · 16%
42nd Street Northeast
2.66 mi · 6%
Labeaux Avenue Northeast
2.61 mi · 6%
US 12
1.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MN 610 East

Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

11 mi · 00h 13m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Michael
00h 30m from Montrose
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Montrose and Areas Of Frost then Mostly 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 Montrose to Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Saint Michael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Montrose and 22.8 miles from Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.75 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Montrose and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Michael

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

47 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

55 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

114 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 30.64 mi (49.31 km).

Montrose

#1 Montrose

Human settlement in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population3,638
Coordinates45.0649600, -93.9110800
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: Montrose (-93.91108, 45.06496)
End: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $5.75
Round trip
$11.49
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.75 $11.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.31 $12.63
Premium $4.39 $7.07 $14.14
Diesel $4.86 $7.83 $15.66

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Montrose and Co on Rapids. The current time is 14:33:27.

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.