Origin
Rockford, MN
Late night in Rockford on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockford, MN to Co on Rapids, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockford, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Rockford to Coon Rapids is 27 miles and takes about 43 minutes via MN-610 and County Road 30, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest, specifically within Minnesota, making it an easy option for a quick trip. You'll experience a mix of highway and surface roads, so it's not a high-speed dash. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion. Consider this if you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN-610 | 9 mi | 10m |
| County Road 30 | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Rebecca Park Trail | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| County Road 19 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East River Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Maple Grove Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| County Road 50 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN-610
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on CR 20
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Continue on CR 50
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Rebecca Park Trail
4
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
County Road 50
5
Turn left onto CR 19
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 19
6
Turn right onto CR 30
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 30
7
Turn left onto CR 121
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Grove Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MN 610 East
9
Merge onto MN 610
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
MN-610
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 10
Toward CR 1: East River Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
14
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bridge Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the ramp toward MN 610 East
Navigation decision point
Toward MN 610 East
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~30m 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.
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward CR 1: East River Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward CR 1: East River Road
7
25.5 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Co on Rapids, MN
Late night in Co on Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
43m 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?
About 38% of this drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 9 miles on MN-610. After MN-610, you'll transition to surface roads like County Road 30 and Rebecca Park Trail. Expect to encounter more local traffic and intersections as you move onto these roads. The change from highway cruising to surface road travel is noticeable as you get closer to your destination.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on MN-610.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bridge Street.
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 27 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on MN-610. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): 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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