Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Late night in Co on Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Arden Hills, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
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
Arden Hills, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Cohasset to Arden Hills is 10.9 miles and takes about 16 minutes via I 694 and University Avenue Northeast, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a short, straightforward drive that's perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll experience a mix of highway and local road driving on this commute. Consider this route for its brevity and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| University Avenue Northeast | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East River Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hamline Avenue North | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Osborne Road Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 10 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West County Road E | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 4.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Arden Hills, MN.
1
Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
2
Turn right onto CR 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CR 8
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Osborne Road Northeast
4
Turn right onto MN 47
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
University Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 694 East
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 694
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 42B–C
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 10
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 10
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 42B
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto MN 51
0.6 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hamline Avenue North
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward County E
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CH 15
418 ft
·
11 sec
·
West County Road E
13
Arrive at destination
CH 15
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward I 694 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 694 East
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42B–C
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42B
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward County E
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward County E
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.24 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Arden Hills, MN
Late night in Arden Hills on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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?
This drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with 41% of the journey on the highway. You'll encounter stretches on I 694, including one uninterrupted segment of 4.4 miles, which provides a taste of faster-paced travel. The route also incorporates local roads like University Avenue Northeast and East River Road, introducing more varied driving conditions. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition between these different road environments. It’s not a long haul, but the change in scenery and speed is noticeable.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on I 694.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 10.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Arden Hills, MN
Full guide →Arden Hills is a suburb in the Twin Cities of Minnesota
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on I 694. 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 Arden Hills, 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 1.9 miles (MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arden Hills, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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