Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Afternoon in Co on Rapids on Sunday
Local time
4:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Annandale, MN
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Coon Rapids to Annandale, you are looking at a straightforward 50.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. This Midwest route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip, as it requires no overnight stops to complete comfortably. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the drive is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will primarily navigate via I-94 W, MN-610, and County Road 37 Northeast to reach your destination. Because the distance is relatively short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows without worrying about a grueling travel itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.3 miles from Co on Rapids, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 65% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The drive begins with faster segments, including a notable 12.6-mile stretch on I-94 W that serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition away from the interstate toward County Road 37 Northeast, the pace shifts from a high-speed highway grind to more localized travel. This mix keeps the drive from feeling entirely monotonous while ensuring you maintain steady progress throughout the hour-long trip. You will find that the personality of the road evolves from heavy-traffic arterial routes into a more relaxed, direct path as you approach Annandale.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-94 W is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-94 W and MN-610. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 1 / East River Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 50.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 1 / East River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 1 / East River Road
Turn left onto CR 1 / East River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
Turn left toward MN 610 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MN 610 West
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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MN 610 / MN-610
Merge onto MN 610 / MN-610
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
12.5 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 94 / I-94 W
Merge onto I 94 / I-94 W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
35.2 mi into trip
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~43m in
|
CR 37 / County Road 37 Northeast
Turn right onto CR 37 / County Road 37 Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-94 W | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| MN-610 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| County Road 37 Northeast | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Marie Street | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| I 94 | 6 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 25 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| East River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Oak Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-94 W
— 12.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Annandale, MN.
1
Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
2
Turn left onto CR 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward MN 610 West
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto MN 610
11 mi
·
12 min
·
MN-610
Use the none lane.
5
Merge onto I 94
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I-94 W
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
8
Turn left onto MN 25
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 37
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 37 Northeast
Use the right lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oak Avenue North
11
Turn right onto MN 55
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Marie Street
12
Turn right onto MN 24
389 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Avenue South
13
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
MN 24
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip, you don't need to stress over complex pacing or multiple rest stops. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid the heaviest congestion on the I-94 W and MN-610 segments, which can add unnecessary time to your commute. Because you won't need to refuel mid-journey, you can easily handle the drive in one go without planning for breaks. Keep an eye on your speed as you transition onto County Road 37 Northeast, as the change in road type often requires a shift in driving focus. Having this much flexibility means you can prioritize your arrival time based on your plans in Annandale rather than worrying about the logistics of the drive itself.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.3 miles from Co on Rapids, MN, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.3 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annandale, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Co on Rapids, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Co on Rapids, MN
This is one driving day of about 50.7 miles and 1h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Co on Rapids, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I-94 W for about 12.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Co on Rapids, MN · 30m 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 50.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Co on Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Annandale, MN
The final approach into Annandale, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Annandale, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.25 one way
$14.50 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
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
Annandale, MN
Afternoon in Annandale on Sunday
Local time
4:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Albertville, MN
25 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
28 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 5m 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 Co on Rapids, MN to Annandale, MN covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-94 W, MN-610, County Road 37 Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Co on Rapids, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.25 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 50.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 1 / East River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Co on Rapids, MN to Annandale, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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