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Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to East Bethel, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

18 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Co on Rapids, MN, MN

Co on Rapids, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown East Bethel, MN, MN

East Bethel, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Coon Rapids, MN to East Bethel, MN is 18 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Central Avenue Northeast and Viking Boulevard Northeast, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it ideal for a short excursion or an easy commute. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays; it's a simple point-to-point route.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Avenue Northeast 10.5 mi 12m
Viking Boulevard Northeast 1.6 mi 2m
109th Avenue Northeast 1.5 mi 2m
East River Road 1.4 mi 2m
Foley Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
University Avenue Northeast 1 mi 1m
101st Avenue Northwest 0.3 mi <1m
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Central Avenue Northeast — 10.5 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and East Bethel, 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
Use the right lane.
3

Turn right onto Foley Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Foley Boulevard
4

Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northwest

0.3 mi · 52 sec · 101st Avenue Northwest
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto CR 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · University Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
6

Turn slight right

291 ft · 12 sec
7

Turn straight onto CR 12

1.5 mi · 2 min · 109th Avenue Northeast
8

Turn left onto MN 65

10 mi · 12 min · Central Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

181 ft · 5 sec
Use the right lane.
10

Turn right onto CR 22

1.6 mi · 2 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast
11

Arrive at destination

CR 22

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 1 / East River Road

Turn left onto CR 1 / East River Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | 101st Avenue Northwest

Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | CR 51 / University Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto CR 51 / University Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
5.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.85 one way

$5.70 round trip

$4.02/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.28 $3.04 $6.07
premium $4.85 $3.44 $6.87
diesel $5.60 $3.97 $7.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.52 $1.15

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Aug 30, 2026

Origin

Co on Rapids, MN

Late night in Co on Rapids on Saturday

Local time

2:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Partly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 30 at 2:44AM CDT until August 30 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Destination

East Bethel, MN

Late night in East Bethel on Saturday

Local time

2:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 30 at 2:44AM CDT until August 30 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

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

3 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

27m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route features 0% highway driving, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 18 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles along Central Avenue Northeast. You'll be navigating through local streets and intersections for the majority of your travel. Expect to encounter typical surface road conditions with traffic lights and local traffic.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Central Avenue Northeast.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 1 / East River Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 1 / East River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (101st Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 51 / University Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

912 ft 862 ft

Total Climb

73 ft

Total Descent

25 ft

Highest Point

912 ft

~12.8 mi in

Elevation Range

50 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in East Bethel, MN

Full guide →

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 27m. Total distance: 18 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Central Avenue Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.1 miles (CR 1 / East River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (101st Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 51 / University Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Bethel, 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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