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Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Montevideo, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

135.5 mi

218 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m

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

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city in Minnesota, United States

Montevideo, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Co on Rapids, MN to Montevideo, MN covers 135.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MN 7, 195th Avenue, Minnesota State Highway 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68 miles on MN 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.8 miles from Co on Rapids, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MN 7 68 mi 1h 28m
195th Avenue 33.5 mi 43m
Minnesota State Highway 7 18.7 mi 26m
MN 100 9.5 mi 11m
East River Road 3.7 mi 6m
I 694 0.6 mi <1m
Benson Road 0.2 mi <1m
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MN 7 — 68 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Montevideo, 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

0.6 mi · 44 sec · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 35A Toward MN 100 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on MN 100

9.5 mi · 11 min · MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward MN 7 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto MN 7

19 mi · 26 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Enter roundabout onto MN 7

132 ft · 2 sec · MN 7
10

Continue on MN 7

5.8 mi · 7 min · MN 7
11

Enter roundabout onto MN 7

151 ft · 2 sec · MN 7
12

Continue on MN 7

2.5 mi · 3 min · MN 7
13

Enter roundabout onto MN 7

163 ft · 2 sec · MN 7
14

Continue on MN 7

9.0 mi · 11 min · MN 7
15

Enter roundabout onto MN 7

120 ft · 1 sec · MN 7
16

Continue on MN 7

51 mi · 1 hr 6 min · MN 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Enter roundabout onto MN 7

154 ft · 2 sec · 195th Avenue
18

Continue on MN 7

33 mi · 42 min · 195th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn left onto Benson Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Benson Road
20

At end of road, turn left onto Black Oak Avenue

108 ft · 5 sec · Black Oak Avenue
21

Turn right onto North 8th Street

275 ft · 14 sec · North 8th Street
22

Turn right onto Eureka Avenue

59 ft · 2 sec · Eureka Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Eureka Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Co on Rapids, MN, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.8 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montevideo, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Co on Rapids, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Co on Rapids, MN

This is one driving day of about 135.5 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Co on Rapids, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MN 7 for about 68 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Waconia, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waconia, MN

68 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

Chanhassen, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stockholm, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Co on Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MN 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Sonora's Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hutchinson, Minnesota

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 31m in / 1h 31m to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13205877600

Visit website

Best coffee break · first break window

Munkabeans Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hopkins, Minnesota

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 26min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19529389056

Visit website

Cairo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blaine, Minnesota

1.8 mi

Ruby's Roost Bakery & Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Victoria, Minnesota

3 mi

Sonora's Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hutchinson, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13205877600

Visit website

Adagio's Pizza Factory

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

New Brighton, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16512373486

Visit website

El Loro Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17637549065

Visit website

Munkabeans Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hopkins, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19529389056

Visit website

Cairo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Blaine, Minnesota

Ruby's Roost Bakery & Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Victoria, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

Visit website

Mojo Coffee Gallery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16123614949

Visit website

Walden Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Fawkes Alley Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Downtown / Emery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Caffetto Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+16128720911

Visit website

Bad Axe Throwing Minneapolis City Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $40 to $50

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6–9:30 pm

+18448180999

Visit website

Prince The Tour

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16127102923

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 135.5 — 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.
5
4.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 694

Merge onto I 694

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward MN 100

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35A Toward MN 100
6
14.9 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward MN 7 West

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MN 7 West
6
135.5 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | Black Oak Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Black Oak Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.46 one way

$42.91 round trip

$4.02/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.28 $22.85 $45.70
premium $4.85 $25.86 $51.72
diesel $5.60 $29.87 $59.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.7 0 $14.23 $6.50
Efficient EV 33.9 0 $11.86 $5.42
EV Truck/SUV 54.2 0 $18.97 $8.67

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Co on Rapids, MN

Late night in Co on Rapids on Friday

Local time

2:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Montevideo, MN

Late night in Montevideo on Friday

Local time

2:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3h 1m 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?

135.5 mi in 3h 1m, mostly highway — 68 mi of that is on MN 7.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68 mi on MN 7.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 7 and 195th Avenue. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 1 / East River Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 4.1 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,126 ft 862 ft

Total Climb

267 ft

Total Descent

107 ft

Highest Point

1,126 ft

~106.5 mi in

Elevation Range

264 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Montevideo, MN

Full guide →

Montevideo is in Southern Minnesota.

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 3h 1m. Total distance: 135.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 68 miles on MN 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 1 / East River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Montevideo, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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