Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Late night in Co on Rapids on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Harris, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
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
Harris, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Coon Rapids to Harris is 46.1 miles and takes about 55 minutes via I-35/I-35W/US-10, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Minnesota, traveling from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. It's a straightforward trip that primarily uses major highways, making it an easy option for a quick drive. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip with plenty of flexibility for departure times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| I 35W | 16.5 mi | 17m |
| US 10 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| East River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Foley Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Stark Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Forest Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 20.2 mi, about 21m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,068 veh/hr typical · worst 2,574
Quietest
1 AM
~82 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
25.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 86 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Harris, 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
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Foley Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
154 ft
·
3 sec
Toward US 10 East
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 10
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 236
Toward I 35W North: Duluth
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35W
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 35
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward CR 10: Harris
11
Turn right onto CR 10
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Stark Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CR 30
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Forest Boulevard
13
Arrive at destination
CR 30
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 23 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 2.7 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 10 East
Navigation decision point
Toward US 10 East
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 10 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 10 East
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 10
Merge onto US 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 35W North: Duluth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 236
Toward I 35W North: Duluth
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.30 one way
$14.60 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.85 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Harris, MN
Late night in Harris on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Centerville, MN
23 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
4 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
55m 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 almost entirely on highways, with 89% of the 46.1 miles on major roads like I-35, I-35W, and US-10. You'll experience a longest stretch of 20.2 miles on I-35 before transitioning to other highway segments. Expect a mostly highway profile with frequent exits and merging traffic common to interstates. The transition from highway to any potential surface roads will be near the end of the route.
89% 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: 20.2 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 46.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
946 ft
862 ft
Total Climb
128 ft
Total Descent
87 ft
Highest Point
946 ft
~3.3 mi in
Elevation Range
84 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Harris, 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 55m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Harris, 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 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (US 10): 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 Harris, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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