Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Morning in Co on Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Elko New Market, 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
56m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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
Elko New Market, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Co on Rapids, MN to Elko New Market, MN is 43.4 miles and takes about 56m via I 35W, I 94, and East River Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a fairly short trip within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Minnesota. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a quick commute or a short excursion. Given its manageable length and low estimated fuel cost, it's a practical choice for a single-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 27.6 mi | 32m |
| I 94 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| East River Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| 260th Street East | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| France Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| I 694 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MN 65 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 27.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Elko New Market, MN.
1
Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
2
Turn right onto CR 1
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East River Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 694
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35B
Toward I 94 East
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 94
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 233B
Toward I 35W South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto MN 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
MN 65
Toward I-35W South
10
Merge onto I 35W
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 76
Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 2
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
260th Street East
13
Turn left onto France Avenue
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
France Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Main Street
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 1 / East River Road
Turn right onto CR 1 / East River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward I 94 East
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 233B
Toward I 35W South
8
41 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 76
Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.92 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 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 | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Elko New Market, MN
Morning in Elko New Market on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
18 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
56m 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 is mostly highway, with 83% of the 43.4 miles on freeways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 27.6 miles on I 35W. The route begins with significant highway mileage before transitioning to surface roads like East River Road. Expect a significant number of exits and merges as you navigate these interstates.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 1 / East River Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 43.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Co on Rapids, MN and Elko New Market, MN, road signs point toward Cr 2: Elko and New Market.
Cr 2: Elko
41 mi in
|
~53m
New Market
41 mi in
|
~53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.6 miles on I 35W. 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 Elko New Market, 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 0.1 miles (CR 1 / East River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elko New Market, 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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