The drive from Co on Rapids, MN to New London, MN covers 102.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 23, I 94, I-94 W for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40 miles on MN 23.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.1 miles from Co on Rapids, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 102.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 102.1 miles, with most of the trip on MN 23 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 40 miles on MN 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 40 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and I 94. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 12.5 miles (I 94 / I-94 W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.5 mi into trip|~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|~4m in|MN 610 / MN-610
Merge onto MN 610 / MN-610
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.5 mi into trip|~16m in|I 94 / I-94 W
Merge onto I 94 / I-94 W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
25.1 mi into trip|~30m in|I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
61.3 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|MN 23
Merge onto MN 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MN 23
40 mi
47m
I 94
36 mi
38m
I-94 W
12.6 mi
13m
MN-610
10.6 mi
12m
East River Road
1.4 mi
2m
MN 9
0.8 mi
1m
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street South
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 40 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and New London, 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
3
Turn left
0.4 mi·59 sec
Toward MN 610 WestUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto MN 610
11 mi·12 min·MN-610
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 94
13 mi·13 min·I-94 W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
36 mi·38 min·I 94
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward MN 23 West: Paynesville
8
Merge onto MN 23
15 mi·19 min·MN 23
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MN 23
1.1 mi·1 min·MN 23
10
Continue on MN 23
24 mi·27 min·MN 23
11
Turn right onto MN 9
0.8 mi·1 min·MN 9
12
Arrive at destination
MN 9
Trip Plan
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 51.1 miles from Co on Rapids, MN, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New London, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Co on Rapids, MN
This is one driving day of about 102.1 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Co on Rapids, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MN 23 for about 40 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.1 mi from Co on Rapids, MN
· 57m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.19 one way
$30.39 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$16.37
$32.74
premium
$4.53
$18.22
$36.43
diesel
$5.61
$22.54
$45.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.93
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.29
$6.53
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Late night
in Co on Rapids on Friday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New London, MN
Late night
in New London on Friday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Annandale, MN
51 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
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
1h 57m 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 New London, MN covers 102.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 23, I 94, I-94 W. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.1 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 $15.19 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 straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 12.5 miles (I 94 / I-94 W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Co on Rapids, MN to New London, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
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