How far is Scandia, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Scandia, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scandia and Co on Rapids.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Olinda Trail North
856 ft · 29 sec · Olinda Trail North
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Turn left onto Scandia Trail North
8.8 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
35 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1925 ft · 34 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North
76 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1444 ft · 22 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Keep slight right to continue on Scandia Trail North
1.8 mi · 2 min · Scandia Trail North
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Continue on Lake Drive Northeast
1602 ft · 31 sec · Lake Drive Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South
1082 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
2437 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
1321 ft · 16 sec · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 51: University Avenue
1993 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto University Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · University Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 85th Avenue Northwest
2680 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 Scandia 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.
I 35W
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
11.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Scandia and Patchy Fog near Co on Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scandia to Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Scandia and 16.3 miles from Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Scandia and Patchy Fog near Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Centerville
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 Centerville.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scandia and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.59 km).
#1 Scandia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,168 |
| Coordinates | 45.2535800, -92.8057700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
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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