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Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Elko New Market, MN

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

Drive Time

56m

Distance

43.4 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

Downtown Co on Rapids, MN, MN

Co on Rapids, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Elko New Market, MN, MN

Elko New Market, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Co on Rapids, MN to Elko New Market, MN covers 43.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East River Road, I 94 East, I 35W South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East River Road
I 94 East
I 35W South
I-35W South
CR 2
260th Street East
France Avenue
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East River Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Elko New Market, MN.

1

Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
2

Turn right onto East River Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · East River Road
3

Take the ramp slight left

0.3 mi · 46 sec
4

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 19 sec
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 94 East
6

Merge slight right

4.4 mi · 5 min
7

Keep slight left

3.3 mi · 4 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I 35W South
9

Merge slight left onto I-35W South

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I-35W South
10

Merge slight right

28 mi · 32 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market

0.3 mi · 33 sec · CR 2: Elko, New Market
12

Turn right onto 260th Street East

1.4 mi · 2 min · 260th Street East
13

Turn left onto France Avenue

0.6 mi · 50 sec · France Avenue
14

Continue on Main Street

479 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Minneapolis, MN

22 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Minneapolis, MN to Elko New Market, MN

31.5 mi · 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Fridley, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Minneapolis, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Co on Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.46 one way

$12.92 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $6.96 $13.92
premium $4.53 $7.74 $15.49
diesel $5.61 $9.58 $19.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.56 $2.08
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.80 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.08 $2.78

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Afternoon in Co on Rapids on Saturday

Local time

2:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elko New Market, MN

Afternoon in Elko New Market on Saturday

Local time

2:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°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

23 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

56m 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?

43.4 mi in 56m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East River Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Co on Rapids, MN to Elko New Market, MN is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Co on Rapids, MN to Elko New Market, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m 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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Co on Rapids, MN to Elko New Market, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elko New Market, MN before heading back.

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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