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

The driving distance from Oakdale, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
25.08 mi
00h 31m
Flight
19.13 mi
30.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.13 mi
Kilometers
30.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.08 mi
Kilometers
40.36 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Return by in Oakdale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakdale
2026-04-23T03:30
Arrive Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakdale
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
Little Canada
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Oakdale
12.7 mi
00h 15m
To Co on Rapids
12.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street North

    1857 ft · 46 sec · 10th Street North

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 694 North

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward East River Road

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    707 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East River Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · East River Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    749 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 North
20.9 mi · 83%
East River Road
3.98 mi · 16%
10th Street North
0.35 mi · 1%
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 694 North

Merge slight left

10.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Canada
00h 15m from Oakdale
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oakdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Co on Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Oakdale and 12.4 miles from Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oakdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Little Canada

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Little Canada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 19.13 mi (30.79 km).

Oakdale

#1 Oakdale

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Population27,773
Coordinates44.9630200, -92.9649400
Altitude326
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: 10th Street North (-92.964939, 44.963153)
End: Mississippi Boulevard Northwest (-93.287737, 45.120198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.14
Round trip
$6.28
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.14 $6.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $4.39 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $4.86 $4.28 $8.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakdale and Co on Rapids. The current time is 03:30:27.

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.