Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Night in Co on Rapids on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Annandale, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Annandale, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Coon Rapids to Annandale, you are looking at a straightforward 50.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. This Midwest route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip, as it requires no overnight stops to complete comfortably. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the drive is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will primarily navigate via I-94 W, MN-610, and County Road 37 Northeast to reach your destination. Because the distance is relatively short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows without worrying about a grueling travel itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-94 W | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| MN-610 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| County Road 37 Northeast | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Marie Street | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| I 94 | 6 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 25 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| East River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Oak Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-94 W
— 12.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Annandale, MN.
1
Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
2
Turn left onto CR 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward MN 610 West
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto MN 610
11 mi
·
12 min
·
MN-610
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 94
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I-94 W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
8
Turn left onto MN 25
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 37
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 37 Northeast
Use the right lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oak Avenue North
11
Turn right onto MN 55
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Marie Street
12
Turn right onto MN 24
389 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Avenue South
13
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
MN 24
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Co on Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward MN 610 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MN 610 West
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MN 610 / MN-610
Merge onto MN 610 / MN-610
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 94 / I-94 W
Merge onto I 94 / I-94 W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CR 37 / County Road 37 Northeast
Turn right onto CR 37 / County Road 37 Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.55 one way
$15.09 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.05 | $18.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Annandale, MN
Night in Annandale on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Albertville, MN
25 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 65% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The drive begins with faster segments, including a notable 12.6-mile stretch on I-94 W that serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition away from the interstate toward County Road 37 Northeast, the pace shifts from a high-speed highway grind to more localized travel. This mix keeps the drive from feeling entirely monotonous while ensuring you maintain steady progress throughout the hour-long trip. You will find that the personality of the road evolves from heavy-traffic arterial routes into a more relaxed, direct path as you approach Annandale.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on I-94 W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-94 W and MN-610. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 94 / I-94 W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,068 ft
859 ft
Total Climb
252 ft
Total Descent
46 ft
Highest Point
1,068 ft
~50.7 mi in
Elevation Range
209 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on I-94 W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Annandale, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 94 / I-94 W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Annandale, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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