How far is Wayzata, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Wayzata, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wayzata and Co on Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayzata and Co on Rapids.
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Start on Chicago Avenue North
753 ft · 33 sec · Chicago Avenue North
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Turn left onto Wayzata Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wayzata Boulevard
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mills Boulevard
940 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2619 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 East
2065 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Olson Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left
1935 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 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 Wayzata 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.
Olson Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Wayzata 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 Wayzata to Co on Rapids?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Golden Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Wayzata and 10.5 miles from Co on Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wayzata and Sunny near Co on Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden Valley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wayzata and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 km).
#1 Wayzata
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,618 |
| Coordinates | 44.9741300, -93.5066200 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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