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

The driving distance from Park Rapids, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.53 mi
03h 43m
Flight
150.74 mi
242.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.74 mi
Kilometers
242.59 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.53 mi
Kilometers
292.15 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM CDT
Return by in Park Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Rapids
2026-04-22T18:28
Arrive Co on Rapids
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Rapids
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Falls
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Park Rapids
90.7 mi
01h 51m
To Co on Rapids
90.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street West

    13 m · 5 sec · 1st Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue South

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue South

    38 m · 2 sec · Park Avenue South

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue South

    33.8 mi · 49 min · Park Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    11 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

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

    954 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    559 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Rapids and Co on Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 58%
Park Avenue South
34.8 mi · 19%
Fenning Avenue
17.6 mi · 10%
MN 610 East
11 mi · 6%
Ash Avenue Northeast
6.23 mi · 3%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
01h 51m from Park Rapids
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park Rapids 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 Park Rapids to Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Park Rapids and 90.8 miles from Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.88 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Rapids and Sunny near Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Little Falls, 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 Little Falls.

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

54 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Rapids and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 150.74 mi (242.59 km).

Park Rapids

#1 Park Rapids

City in Minnesota

Population4,335
Coordinates46.9221800, -95.0586300
Altitude439
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: Park Rapids (-95.05863, 46.92218)
End: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.25 L · about $22.88
Round trip
$45.75
12.82 gal · 48.5 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.88 $45.75
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.13 $50.27
Premium $4.39 $28.15 $56.31
Diesel $4.86 $31.18 $62.36

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Rapids and Co on Rapids. The current time is 18:28:28.

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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.