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Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Inver Grove Heights, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

28.3 mi

46 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Co on Rapids, MN, MN

Co on Rapids, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Inver Grove Heights, MN, MN

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Coon Rapids, MN to Inver Grove Heights, MN is 28.3 miles and takes about 38 minutes via I 694, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive that stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's primarily an interstate experience, making it a practical choice for a quick trip when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed, especially if you're looking to maximize your time at your destination.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive is a mixed bag, with 59% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the interstate, including an uninterrupted stretch of 8.8 miles on I-694. Expect a consistent pace for much of the journey, punctuated by transitions between major roadways like Lafayette Freeway and Voyageur Highway. The road profile suggests a smooth, relatively fast drive suitable for covering ground quickly.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 694 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 1.9 miles in near MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast.

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 28.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
4.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Turn left toward I 694 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 694 East
9
13.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 10 / Voyageur Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
9
19.2 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 107A Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
7
19.7 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 52

Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 242D Toward US 52

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 694 8.8 mi 9m
Lafayette Freeway 7.1 mi 9m
Voyageur Highway 5.5 mi 6m
University Avenue Northeast 2.7 mi 4m
East River Road 1.3 mi 2m
70th Street East 0.9 mi 1m
US 10 0.6 mi <1m
Osborne Road Northeast 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 694 — 8.8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Inver Grove Heights, MN.

1

Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
2

Turn right onto CR 1

1.3 mi · 2 min · East River Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto CR 8

0.5 mi · 1 min · Osborne Road Northeast
4

Turn right onto MN 47

2.7 mi · 4 min · University Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 694 East Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 694

8.8 mi · 9 min · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

5.5 mi · 6 min · Voyageur Highway
Exit 46 Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

0.6 mi · 36 sec · US 10
Exit 107A Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 52
Exit 242D Toward US 52 Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto US 52

7.1 mi · 9 min · Lafayette Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward CR 26: 70th Street East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto CH 26

0.9 mi · 1 min · 70th Street East
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

CH 26

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.21 one way

$8.42 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $4.54 $9.08
premium $4.53 $5.05 $10.10
diesel $5.61 $6.25 $12.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13
EV Truck/SUV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Co on Rapids, MN

Late night in Co on Rapids on Saturday

Local time

3:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 10 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:05PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 2:04PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Late night in Inver Grove Heights on Saturday

Local time

3:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:05PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 2:04PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Inver Grove Heights, MN covers 28.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 694, Lafayette Freeway, Voyageur Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.2 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 $4.21 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 28.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Co on Rapids, MN to Inver Grove Heights, 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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