Origin
Roseville, MN
Late night in Roseville on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseville, 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
22m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseville, MN
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Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This quick 14.5-mile drive from Roseville, MN to Coon Rapids, MN will take you about 22 minutes, making it a perfect option for a day trip. You'll primarily be on I-694 and I-35W, with a portion on East River Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so short, you have plenty of flexibility. Both the origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Minnesota, so you'll be staying within familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| East River Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| I 35W | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| MN 36 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| County Road B West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Snelling Avenue North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hamline Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on CH 50
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hamline Avenue North
2
Turn left onto CH 25
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road B West
3
Turn right onto MN 51
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Snelling Avenue North
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto MN 36
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
MN 36
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W North: Cleveland Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 35W
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26C
Toward I 694 West
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 694
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward East River Road
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto CR 1
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East River Road
13
Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
14
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North
Turn right onto MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35W North: Cleveland Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35W North: Cleveland Avenue North
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 694 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 26C
Toward I 694 West
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
$2.16 one way
$4.32 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 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 | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
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
Late night in Co on Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 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
16 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
22m 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 drive that is 60% highway, characterized by smooth, relatively fast travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles on I-694, allowing for a good pace. This route offers a mixed profile, meaning you'll transition between interstate cruising and possibly some more local road driving. While not an intensely scenic journey, it's a straightforward path designed for efficient travel between these two Minnesota communities.
60% 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: 4.3 mi on I 694.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.5 miles in near MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North.
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 11 decision points packed into just 14.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
986 ft
826 ft
Total Climb
154 ft
Total Descent
248 ft
Highest Point
986 ft
~8.3 mi in
Elevation Range
159 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Roseville, MN
Full guide →Roseville is a city in Minnesota. It is 10 minutes north of both major downtowns.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on I 694. 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 0.5 miles (MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 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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