Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Late night in Co on Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Lino Lakes, 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
26m
Distance
15.8 mi
26 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
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
Lino Lakes, MN
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Trip Overview
Coon Rapids to Lino Lakes is 15.8 miles and takes about 26 minutes via US 10, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, connecting two suburban areas. It's a quick hop, ideal for a local errand or a brief scenic drive if you're in the area. Given its brevity, you won't need extensive planning, making it a flexible option for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Lake Drive Northeast | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Birch Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Foley Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Black Duck Drive | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Hodgson Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 35W | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Lino Lakes, 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
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 35W
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 31B
Toward Lake Drive
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on CH 23
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake Drive Northeast
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hodgson Road
12
Turn left onto CR 34
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Birch Street
13
Enter roundabout onto CR 34
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Birch Street
14
Continue on CR 34
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Birch Street
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 34
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
Birch Street
16
Continue on CR 34
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Birch Street
17
Turn left onto Black Duck Drive
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Duck Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Black Duck Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 8.8 — 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
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Lake Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward Lake Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
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.
Destination
Lino Lakes, MN
Late night in Lino Lakes on Tuesday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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 features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 31% of the drive on highways. You'll spend a longest stretch of 4.2 miles on US 10 before transitioning to local streets. Expect a relatively quick drive, with the majority of the time spent on non-highway portions after the initial highway segment.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on US 10.
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 13 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on US 10. 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 Lino Lakes, 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 Lino Lakes, 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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