Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Late night in Co on Rapids on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Sartell, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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
Sartell, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Co on Rapids, MN to Sartell, MN covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, I-94 W, MN-610 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 32.9 mi | 35m |
| I-94 W | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| MN-610 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| MN-15 N | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Riverside Avenue South | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| East River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 32.9 mi, about 35m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,901 veh/hr typical · worst 3,756
Quietest
2 AM
~175 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 99 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 Sartell, 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
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward MN 610 West
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto MN 610
11 mi
·
12 min
·
MN-610
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 94
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I-94 W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 94
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward MN 15 North: Saint Cloud
8
Merge onto MN 15
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
MN-15 N
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 1
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Riverside Avenue South
10
Enter roundabout onto CR 1
113 ft
·
3 sec
·
Riverside Avenue South
11
Continue on CR 1
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Avenue South
12
Turn left onto 1st Street North
440 ft
·
23 sec
·
1st Street North
13
Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
1st Avenue North
14
Arrive at destination
2nd Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 65.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward MN 610 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MN 610 West
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MN 610 / MN-610
Merge onto MN 610 / MN-610
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 94 / I-94 W
Merge onto I 94 / I-94 W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
MN 15 / MN-15 N
Merge onto MN 15 / MN-15 N
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
CR 1 / Riverside Avenue South
Enter roundabout onto CR 1 / Riverside Avenue South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.70 one way
$21.41 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| premium | $4.85 | $12.90 | $25.81 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.90 | $29.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Sartell, MN
Late night in Sartell on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
5 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
1h 21m 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?
67.6 mi in 1h 21m, mostly highway — 32.9 mi of that is on I 94.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I-94 W. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 67.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 94 / I-94 W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,090 ft
862 ft
Total Climb
331 ft
Total Descent
160 ft
Highest Point
1,090 ft
~57.9 mi in
Elevation Range
229 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on I 94. 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 Sartell, 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 94 / I-94 W): 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 Sartell, 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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