Origin
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Afternoon in Minnetonka Mills on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka Mills, 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
30m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Minnetonka Mills to Coon Rapids, you are in for a quick 19.3-mile trip that typically takes about 30 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the journey, making it a highly budget-friendly commute within the Midwest. The drive utilizes a mix of roads, including MN 100, Olson Memorial Highway, and East River Road, to navigate the area. Because the entire route remains within Minnesota, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a straightforward, practical drive that provides reliable transit between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| East River Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Olson Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 169 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Minnetonka Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| I 694 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Shady Oak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on CR 61
320 ft
·
12 sec
·
Shady Oak Road
2
Turn right onto CR 5
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Minnetonka Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 169
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MN 55 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto MN 55
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Olson Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto MN 100
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
10
Merge onto I 694
0.7 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 694
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 36
Toward East River Road
12
Keep slight right at fork
410 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CR 1
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East River Road
14
Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
15
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.2 — 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 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 169 North
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward MN 55 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 55 East
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Co on Rapids on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
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
4 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
30m 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 mixed driving experience as you transition between faster highway sections and local roads. With a highway share of 46%, you will spend nearly half of your time on more open stretches, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 6.1 miles on MN 100. The personality of the road shifts as you move from the initial highway portions onto local connectors like East River Road and Olson Memorial Highway. This variety keeps the 30-minute drive engaging without becoming tedious. You will find that the road conditions vary in pace, requiring you to adjust your speed as you move between the busier highway lanes and the more localized segments of the trip.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on MN 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.1 miles in near CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 19.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on MN 100. 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 0.1 miles (CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 169): 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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