Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
Anoka, MN
Tom Fisk
The drive from Co on Rapids, MN to Anoka, MN covers 8.2 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest, East River Road, 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 8.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 1 / East River Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 2.3 miles (CR 1 / Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 1 / East River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn straight onto CR 1 / Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| East River Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Anoka, MN.
Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Turn left onto CR 1
Turn straight onto CR 1
Continue on CR 1
Continue on CR 1
Turn left onto East Main Street
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Co on Rapids on Saturday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
29°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Anoka on Saturday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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