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

The driving distance from Pipestone, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.82 mi
04h 24m
Flight
168 mi
270.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168 mi
Kilometers
270.37 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.82 mi
Kilometers
331.23 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Pipestone
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pipestone
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pipestone
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
Fairfax
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Pipestone
102.7 mi
02h 12m
To Co on Rapids
103.1 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW
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 Pipestone and Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street East

    2630 ft · 1 min · Main Street East

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue Northeast

    873 ft · 12 sec · 8th Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    44.3 mi · 56 min · State Highway 23

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East College Drive

    2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 19

    13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 19

    20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19

  7. 7

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax

    31.3 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward East River Road

    1034 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on East River Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East River Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    749 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
53.7 mi · 26%
State Highway 23
44.3 mi · 22%
State Highway 19
34.4 mi · 17%
MN 19
31.3 mi · 15%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 7%
West Bridge Street
7.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 23

Turn right onto State Highway 23

44.3 mi · 00h 56m

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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
02h 12m from Pipestone
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pipestone 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 Pipestone to Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Pipestone and 103.1 miles from Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pipestone and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 168 mi (270.37 km).

Pipestone

#1 Pipestone

City in Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,039
Coordinates44.0005300, -96.3175300
Altitude529
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: Pipestone (-96.31753, 44.00053)
End: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $25.91
Round trip
$51.82
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.91 $51.82
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.47 $56.93
Premium $4.39 $31.89 $63.77
Diesel $4.86 $35.31 $70.63

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 Pipestone and Co on Rapids. The current time is 03:16:50.

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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.