Origin
Annandale, MN
Evening in Annandale on Thursday
Local time
7:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annandale, MN to Co on Rapids, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annandale, MN
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Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Annandale, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Street East, Oak Avenue North, County Road 37 Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 50.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Street East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Annandale, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Annandale, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Street East | — | — |
| Oak Avenue North | — | — |
| County Road 37 Northwest | — | — |
| Highway 25 | — | — |
| MN 610 East | — | — |
| CR 1 | — | — |
| East River Road | — | — |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Elm Street East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annandale, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on Oak Avenue South
390 ft
·
18 sec
·
Oak Avenue South
2
Turn left onto Elm Street East
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Elm Street East
3
Turn left onto Oak Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oak Avenue North
4
Turn right onto County Road 37 Northwest
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 37 Northwest
5
Turn left onto State Highway 25
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 25
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
19 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
11 mi
·
12 min
·
MN 610 East
9
Take the exit slight right toward CR 1: East River Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
CR 1: East River Road
10
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
11
Turn right onto East River Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
12
Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Annandale, MN · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Annandale, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Co on Rapids, MN
The final approach into Co on Rapids, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.00 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Co on Rapids on Thursday
Local time
7:04 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
23 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
1h 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Annandale, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Street East, Oak Avenue North, County Road 37 Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Annandale, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Annandale, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Annandale, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Annandale, MN to Co on Rapids, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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