Origin
Chisago City, MN
Morning in Chisago City on Saturday
Local time
11:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chisago City, MN to Co on Rapids, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chisago City, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Chisago City, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 33 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W, Lake Boulevard, I 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on I 35W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 33 miles, with most of the trip on I 35W and Lake Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.3 miles on I 35W.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Lake Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near I 35.
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 10 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Minneapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35W: Minneapolis
7
25.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30
Toward US 10 West
6
29.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MN 610 / MN-610
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610 / MN-610
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CR 51: University Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 51: University Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Lake Boulevard | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| I 35 | 5 mi | 5m |
| US 10 | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue Northeast | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 85th Avenue Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MN-610 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 11.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisago City, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on US 8
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lake Boulevard
2
Continue on US 8
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Lake Boulevard
3
Merge onto I 35
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Minneapolis
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto US 10
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
MN-610
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward CR 51: University Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR 51
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
University Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 132
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
85th Avenue Northwest
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto CR 132
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
85th Avenue Northwest
12
Turn left onto CR 1
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
14
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Co on Rapids on Saturday
Local time
11:31 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
2 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
42m 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 Chisago City, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 33 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W, Lake Boulevard, I 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Chisago City, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.91 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chisago City, MN to Co on Rapids, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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