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Trip from Co on Rapids, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

118.3 mi

190 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m

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

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Downtown Co on Rapids, MN, MN

Co on Rapids, MN

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city in Brown County, Minnesota

Sleepy Eye, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Co on Rapids, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 212, State Highway 15, MN 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41 miles on US 212. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.61 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.1 miles from Co on Rapids, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 118.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 118.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 212 and State Highway 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 41 miles on US 212.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 212 is the longest continuous segment at about 41 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,045 ft 852 ft

Total Climb

254 ft

Total Descent

89 ft

Highest Point

1,045 ft

~84.5 mi in

Elevation Range

194 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 212 and State Highway 15. 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 118.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (US 212): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

7
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
6
18.4 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward MN 62 West

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MN 62 West
7
20.5 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 212

Take the exit onto US 212 toward US 212

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 106A Toward US 212
6
25.1 mi into trip | ~34m in | US 212

Keep slight left at fork onto US 212

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
104.6 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | US 14; MN 68 / North Broadway

Turn right onto US 14; MN 68 / North Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 212 41 mi 48m
State Highway 15 29.7 mi 37m
MN 100 13 mi 16m
US Highway 212 12.8 mi 15m
US Highway 14 10.8 mi 14m
East River Road 3.7 mi 6m
Crosstown Highway 1.7 mi 2m
North Broadway 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 212 — 41 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
2

Turn right onto CR 1

3.7 mi · 6 min · East River Road
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 694

0.6 mi · 44 sec · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 35A Toward MN 100 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on MN 100

13 mi · 16 min · MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward MN 62 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto MN 62

1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto US 212

4.6 mi · 5 min · US 212
Exit 106A Toward US 212 Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 212

36 mi · 43 min · US 212
Use the slight left lane.
11

Enter roundabout onto US 212

145 ft · 2 sec · US Highway 212
12

Continue on US 212

13 mi · 15 min · US Highway 212
13

Turn left onto MN 15

30 mi · 37 min · State Highway 15
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 15

141 ft · 6 sec · US Highway 14
15

Continue on US 14; MN 15

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US Highway 14
16

Continue on US 14; MN 15

0.3 mi · 44 sec · 7th North Street
17

Turn right onto US 14; MN 68

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on US 14; MN 68

0.3 mi · 36 sec · 20th North Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 14; MN 68

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Highway 14 West
Use the straight lane.
20

Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68

140 ft · 1 sec · Highway 14 West
21

Continue on US 14; MN 68

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Highway 14 West
22

Continue on US 14; MN 68

0.6 mi · 1 min · US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
23

Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68

97 ft · 4 sec · US Highway 14
24

Continue on US 14; MN 68

10.0 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Continue on US 14; MN 68

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street East
Use the straight / left lanes.
26

Arrive at destination

US 14; MN 68

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.1 miles from Co on Rapids, MN, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.1 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sleepy Eye, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Co on Rapids, MN

This is one driving day of about 118.3 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Co on Rapids, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 212 for about 41 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.1 mi from Co on Rapids, MN · 1h 15m into the drive

city in Devon, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, MN

59 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Plymouth, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albertville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Co on Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sleepy Eye, MN

The final approach into Sleepy Eye, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sleepy Eye, MN.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.61 one way

$35.21 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $18.97 $37.94
premium $4.53 $21.11 $42.22
diesel $5.61 $26.12 $52.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.5 0 $12.42 $5.68
Efficient EV 29.6 0 $10.35 $4.73
EV Truck/SUV 47.3 0 $16.56 $7.57

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Co on Rapids, MN

Morning in Co on Rapids on Thursday

Local time

11:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

ENE 5 to 10 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:44PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:44PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Sleepy Eye, MN

Morning in Sleepy Eye on Thursday

Local time

11:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Plymouth, MN

59 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

1 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

2h 32m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Co on Rapids, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 212, State Highway 15, MN 100. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.1 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 $17.61 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 118.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (US 212): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Co on Rapids, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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