How far is Shorewood, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Shorewood, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shorewood and Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood and Co on Rapids.
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Start on Smithtown Road
11 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road
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Continue on Smithtown Road
1 km · 1 min · Smithtown Road
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Continue on Oak Street
2723 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
5.5 mi · 8 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
6 mi · 9 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto CR 5
9.4 mi · 12 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 Shorewood 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.
CR 5
Merge slight left onto CR 5
9.4 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Shorewood and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Co on Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shorewood to Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Saint Louis Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Shorewood and 14 miles from Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Shorewood and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Louis Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 21.12 mi (33.99 km).
#1 Shorewood
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 8,098 |
| Coordinates | 44.9008000, -93.5891200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
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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