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

The driving distance from Zimmerman, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.7 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.74 mi
43.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.74 mi
Kilometers
43.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.7 mi
Kilometers
52.63 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM CDT
Return by in Zimmerman
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zimmerman
2026-04-22T21:52
Arrive Co on Rapids
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Zimmerman
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Dayton
MN

City in Hennepin and Wright counties in the U.

From Zimmerman
16 mi
00h 18m
To Co on Rapids
16.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Zimmerman and Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street West

    9 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 261st Avenue

    1504 ft · 24 sec · 261st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 169

    10.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 169

  4. 4

    Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway

    117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 169: Anoka

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2636 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Foley Boulevard

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 11: Foley Boulevard

    50 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Foley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Foley Boulevard

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East River Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
17.7 mi · 54%
US Highway 169
10.9 mi · 33%
East River Road
1.45 mi · 4%
Foley Boulevard
1.12 mi · 3%
CR 11
0.32 mi · 1%
261st Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 169: Anoka

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 18m from Zimmerman
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman to Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Zimmerman and 16.7 miles from Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:16 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 Mostly Sunny around Zimmerman and Sunny near Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dayton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

40 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

61 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

108 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zimmerman and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 26.74 mi (43.03 km).

Zimmerman

#1 Zimmerman

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,135
Coordinates45.4433000, -93.5899600
Altitude303
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: 261st Avenue (-93.589962, 45.443361)
End: Mississippi Boulevard Northwest (-93.287737, 45.120198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Zimmerman and Co on Rapids. The current time is 21:52:53.

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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.