How far is Mounds View, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Mounds View, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mounds View and Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mounds View and Co on Rapids.
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Start on Mounds View Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mounds View Boulevard
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Continue on County Highway 10
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 10
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Turn sharp left onto Able Street Northeast
85 m · 12 sec · Able Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Maple Street Northeast
63 m · 6 sec · Maple Street Northeast
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Continue on Elm Drive Northeast
150 m · 13 sec · Elm Drive Northeast
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Continue on Sanburnol Drive Northeast
3186 ft · 1 min · Sanburnol Drive Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right
68 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northtown Drive
46 m · 4 sec · Northtown Drive
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Turn left
93 m · 14 sec
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Continue on 85th Avenue Northwest
2731 ft · 1 min · 85th Avenue Northwest
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Turn slight right onto 85th Avenue Northwest
3017 ft · 1 min · 85th Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto East River Road
1598 ft · 44 sec · East River Road
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Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
704 ft · 31 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 Mounds View and Co on Rapids.
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.
Mounds View Boulevard
Start on Mounds View Boulevard
1.23 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mounds View 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 Mounds View to Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Spring Lake Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Mounds View and 2.9 miles from Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mounds View and Sunny near Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake Park
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 Spring Lake Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mounds View and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 4 mi (6.43 km).
#1 Mounds View
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 13,446 |
| Coordinates | 45.1049700, -93.2085600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: Mississippi Boulevard Northwest (-93.287737, 45.120198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.83 | $1.67 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
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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