Origin
Saint Francis, MN
Late night in Saint Francis on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Francis, 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
34m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Francis, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Saint Francis to Coon Rapids is 23 miles and takes about 34 minutes via US 10, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest journey stays within Minnesota, offering a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick trip. Expect a local feel with frequent turns as you navigate through familiar towns. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| 7th Avenue Northwest | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Rum River Boulevard Northwest | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Rum River Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Roanoke Street Northwest | 2 mi | 2m |
| East River Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Foley Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| MN 47 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on CR 24
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bridge Street Northwest
2
Turn left onto CR 24
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
3
Continue on CR 24
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Rum River Boulevard Northwest
4
Enter roundabout onto CR 7
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rum River Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rum River Boulevard
6
Continue on CR 7
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Roanoke Street Northwest
7
Continue on CR 7
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
165th Avenue Northwest
8
Continue on CR 7
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
7th Avenue Northwest
9
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto US 10; MN 47
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 10; MN 47
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 47
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
MN 47
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 11: Foley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward CR 11: Foley Boulevard
14
Turn straight onto CR 11
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Foley Boulevard
15
At end of road, turn left onto CR 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
17
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 24 / Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
Turn left onto CR 24 / Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
Navigation decision point
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn left toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MN 47
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 47
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
20 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward CR 11: Foley Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 11: Foley Boulevard
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 11: Foley Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CR 11: Foley Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:11 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
34m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. Only about 27% of the journey is on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 5.6 miles on US 10. You'll primarily be using US 10, 7th Avenue Northwest, and Rum River Boulevard Northwest, so be prepared for a varied driving experience that includes both some highway time and more involved local road navigation. The road's personality shifts frequently, requiring your attention throughout the 34-minute travel time.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.2 miles in near CR 24 / Ambassador Boulevard Northwest.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 23 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 24 / Ambassador Boulevard Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles (MN 47): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 5.6 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 0.2 miles (CR 24 / Ambassador Boulevard Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles (MN 47): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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