Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Morning in Co on Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Lindstrom, 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
44m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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
Lindstrom, MN
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
Coon Rapids, MN to Lindstrom, MN is 36.2 miles and takes about 44m via I 35W, Lake Boulevard, and US 10, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive stays within Minnesota, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a practical connection between two points. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, suitable for a single-day excursion without requiring an overnight stay. You'll find the 44-minute travel time allows for flexibility in your departure and arrival, minimizing the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 16.5 mi | 17m |
| Lake Boulevard | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| US 10 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| East River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Foley Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 16.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Lindstrom, 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 right at fork onto US 8
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Lake Boulevard
Toward US 8: Taylors Falls
10
Turn right onto Park Street
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Street
11
Arrive at destination
Park Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 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
$5.39 one way
$10.77 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Lindstrom, MN
Morning in Lindstrom on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
19 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
44m 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 route is 57% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of the 36.2 miles on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 16.5 miles on I 35W. After this, expect the road to transition to surface streets, indicated by a change in speed and potentially more frequent intersections. This transition from mixed highway to surface road is a noticeable shift in driving pace.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on I 35W.
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 2.7 miles in.
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 9 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
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
937 ft
862 ft
Total Climb
131 ft
Total Descent
56 ft
Highest Point
937 ft
~36.2 mi in
Elevation Range
75 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 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 Lindstrom, 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 Lindstrom, 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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