Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Wayzata, MN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are MN 100, East River Road, Olson Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Co on Rapids, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Co on Rapids, MN to Wayzata, MN?

The route from Co on Rapids, MN to Wayzata, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

21 mi

34 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 29m ★

6 AM

0h 32m

8 AM

0h 37m

10 AM

0h 34m

12 PM

0h 33m

3 PM

0h 34m

5 PM

0h 37m

8 PM

0h 30m

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

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Co on Rapids, MN

Tom Fisk

Wayzata, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Co on Rapids, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 21 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MN 100, East River Road, Olson Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Co on Rapids, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 21 miles and takes about 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MN 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 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 4.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 15 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward MN 100

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35A Toward MN 100

11.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward MN 55

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8B Toward MN 55

11.9 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MN 55 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward MN 55 West

15.1 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 394 West

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 394 West

19.8 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 155A Toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MN 100	6.3 mi	7m
East River Road	3.7 mi	6m
Olson Memorial Highway	2.5 mi	3m
I 394	2.2 mi	2m
US 12	1.8 mi	2m
Wayzata Boulevard West	0.7 mi	1m
I 694	0.6 mi	<1m
US 169	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: MN 100 — 6.3 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Wayzata, MN.

Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Turn right onto CR 1

3.7 mi · 6 min · East River Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 694

0.6 mi · 44 sec · I 694

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 35A Toward MN 100 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MN 100

6.3 mi · 7 min · MN 100

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 8B Toward MN 55 Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward MN 55 West Use the right lane.

Merge onto MN 55

2.5 mi · 3 min · Olson Memorial Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward US 169 South

Merge onto US 169

0.4 mi · 32 sec · US 169

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 394 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 394

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 394

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 12

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 12

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 155A Toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto Gleason Lake Road

212 ft · 6 sec · Gleason Lake Road

Turn right onto CR 101

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wayzata Boulevard West

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Chicago Avenue North

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Chicago Avenue North

Arrive at destination

Chicago Avenue North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.13 one way

$6.25 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$3.37	$6.73
premium	$4.53	$3.75	$7.49
diesel	$5.61	$4.64	$9.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.3	$2.20	$1.01
Efficient EV	5.3	$1.84	$0.84
EV Truck/SUV	8.4	$2.94	$1.34

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Evening in Co on Rapids on Thursday

Local time

5:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wayzata, MN

Evening in Wayzata on Thursday

Local time

5:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

4 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

31m 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 Wayzata, MN covers 21 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MN 100, East River Road, Olson Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.5 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 $3.13 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 15 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

The route from Co on Rapids, MN to Wayzata, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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