Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Afternoon in Co on Rapids on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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
Oak Park Heights, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Coon Rapids, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN is 29.3 miles and takes about 40m via I 694 and MN 36, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a drive focused primarily on highways, making it a straightforward journey for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. With a short duration and minimal cost, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a short day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| MN 36 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| University Avenue Northeast | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East River Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 60th Street North (South Frontage Road) | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Osborne Road Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Penrose Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 59th Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Oak Park 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 left at fork onto I 694
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 694
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 52B
Toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto MN 36
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
MN 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CH 24
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Osgood Avenue North
12
Turn left onto CH 26
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
59th Street North
13
Continue on CH 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
14
Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Penrose Avenue North
15
Turn left onto 57th Street North
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
57th Street North
16
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 1 / East River Road
Turn right onto CR 1 / East River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
6
15 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 694
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52B
Toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
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.
Destination
Oak Park Heights, MN
Afternoon in Oak Park Heights on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
22 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
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 15.3 miles on I 694, offering a consistent, faster pace. The journey transitions onto MN 36 and then University Avenue Northeast, which may introduce more local traffic and varied speed limits as you approach your destination. Overall, anticipate a driving experience characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained roadways.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on I 694.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and MN 36. 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.
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 13 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 1.9 miles (MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on I 694. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oak Park Heights, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 1 / East River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (MN 47 / University Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Park Heights, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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