How far is North Mankato, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from North Mankato, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Mankato and Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Mankato and Co on Rapids.
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Start on Lee Boulevard
15 m · 8 sec · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lor Ray Drive
2630 ft · 1 min · Lor Ray Drive
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Take the ramp right
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2801 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169, MN 60: Minneapolis, Mankato, North Mankato
2852 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
21.5 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
81 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 78
2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West
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Turn left onto Marystown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 169 North
2122 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 km · 42 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 North Mankato 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.
US 169
Merge slight right
21.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Mankato 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 North Mankato to Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from North Mankato and 47.2 miles from Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Mankato and Partly Sunny near Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jordan.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Mankato and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 74.99 mi (120.68 km).
#1 North Mankato
City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 14,052 |
| Coordinates | 44.1733000, -94.0338500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
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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