Origin
Richfield, MN
Late night in Richfield on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richfield, 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 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 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richfield, MN
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Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This short, 19-mile drive from Richfield, MN to Coon Rapids, MN takes about 30 minutes and is a straightforward option for a day trip within the Midwest. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 65% of the journey utilizing major interstates. Given its brief duration and low mileage, it's easily manageable in one go, with no need for an overnight stay. You can expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this trip. This drive offers a practical way to navigate between two points in Minnesota without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| I 35W | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| East River Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| MN 65 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 66th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 60th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on CR 53
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 66th Street
2
Enter roundabout onto CR 52
209 ft
·
4 sec
·
Nicollet Avenue South
3
Continue on CR 52
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Nicollet Avenue South
4
Turn right onto East 60th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 60th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 35W North
6
Merge onto I 35W
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 65
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
MN 65
Toward I 94 West
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 94; MN 55
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 94; MN 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
319 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 225
Toward MN 252, I 694 East
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 694 East
12
Merge onto I 694
436 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 694
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 36
Toward East River Road
14
Keep slight right at fork
410 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on CR 1
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East River Road
16
Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
17
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 35W North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 35W North
6
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward MN 252, I 694 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 225
Toward MN 252, I 694 East
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward East River Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 36
Toward East River Road
7
14.9 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
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
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
Late night in Co on Rapids on Sunday
Local time
1:00 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
19 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
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 highway-focused drive for about 65% of this 19-mile journey. You'll be spending a good portion of your time on I-94, I-35W, and East River Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on I-94, offering a taste of consistent highway speeds. This route prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours, providing a direct and functional path between Richfield and Coon Rapids.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
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 13 decision points packed into just 19 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 1.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19 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 (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 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 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 1.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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