Origin
Lino Lakes, MN
Morning in Lino Lakes on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lino Lakes, MN to Co on Rapids, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lino Lakes, MN
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Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in the Midwest, the 15.1-mile journey from Lino Lakes to Coon Rapids is a straightforward local trip. You can expect to spend about 27 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should cover your needs for this short distance. Since both towns are located within Minnesota, you will stay within the same regional landscape throughout your drive. Because there are no scheduled stops required, you have the flexibility to complete this trip without any overnight commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Lake Drive Northeast | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Birch Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue Northeast | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 85th Avenue Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Black Duck Drive | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Hodgson Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 35W | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 3.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lino Lakes, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on Black Duck Drive
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Duck Drive
2
Turn right onto CR 34
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Birch Street
3
Enter roundabout onto CR 34
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Birch Street
4
Continue on CR 34
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Birch Street
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 34
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
Birch Street
6
Continue on CR 34
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Birch Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto CR 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hodgson Road
8
Turn left onto CH 23
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake Drive Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 35W South
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
11
Merge onto I 35W
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 35W
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 10
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
MN-610
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward CR 51: University Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto CR 51
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
University Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 132
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
85th Avenue Northwest
Use the right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto CR 132
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
85th Avenue Northwest
19
Turn left onto CR 1
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
21
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 34 / Birch Street
Enter roundabout onto CR 34 / Birch Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30
Toward US 10 West
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MN 610 / MN-610
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610 / MN-610
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward CR 51: University Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 51: University Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.49 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Co on Rapids, MN
Morning in Co on Rapids on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you navigate through the area. While you will spend 27 percent of your time on highways, the route relies heavily on local roads like Lake Drive Northeast and Birch Street. You will find a brief reprieve from the turns during your longest stretch, which spans 3.5 miles on US 10. The transition between these road types means the character of your drive shifts from fast-paced highway segments to more frequent navigation on community streets.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near CR 34 / Birch Street.
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 16 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (CR 34 / Birch Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
915 ft
862 ft
Total Climb
37 ft
Total Descent
72 ft
Highest Point
915 ft
~6.5 mi in
Elevation Range
53 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 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 Co on Rapids, 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 2.4 miles (CR 34 / Birch Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Co on Rapids, 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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