How far is Two Harbors, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Two Harbors, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Two Harbors and Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Two Harbors and Co on Rapids.
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Start on 4th Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Waterfront Drive
1041 ft · 37 sec · Waterfront Drive
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 61
23.5 mi · 32 min · Highway 61
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Turn left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
128.1 mi · 2 hr 19 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 Two Harbors and Co on Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 61
Keep slight left
128 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny leaving Two Harbors 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 Two Harbors to Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Finlayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Two Harbors and 87.9 miles from Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.13 one way or $44.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny around Two Harbors and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Finlayson
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 Finlayson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Two Harbors and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 152.61 mi (245.6 km).
#1 Two Harbors
County seat of Lake County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,508 |
| Coordinates | 47.0227100, -91.6707300 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.31 | $48.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.16 | $60.31 |
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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