Origin
Credit River, MN
Late night in Credit River on Saturday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Credit River, MN to Co on Rapids, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Credit River, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Credit River, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 37.6 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 100, US 169, East River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 37.6 miles, with most of the trip on MN 100 and US 169. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 miles on MN 100.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near MN 13 / Highway 13 South.
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 17 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (MN 13 / Highway 13 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MN 13 / Highway 13 South
Turn right onto MN 13 / Highway 13 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MN 100
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward MN 100
7
33.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Credit River, MN and Co on Rapids, MN, road signs point toward Ch 101 and Cr 101: Shakopee.
Ch 101
7.9 mi in
|
~12m
Cr 101: Shakopee
8.5 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| US 169 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| East River Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Texas Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Highway 13 South | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 494 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Dakota Street South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 694 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 15.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Credit River, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on CR 27
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Texas Avenue
2
Continue on CR 27
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Dakota Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dakota Street South
4
Turn left onto 150th Street West
504 ft
·
14 sec
·
150th Street West
5
Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Louisiana Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto South Park Drive
103 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Park Drive
7
Continue on South Park Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Drive
8
Turn right onto MN 13
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 13 South
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 169, CH 101
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 169 North
12
Merge onto US 169
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 7A
Toward MN 100
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto MN 100
15 mi
·
19 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
18
Merge onto I 694
0.7 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 694
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 36
Toward East River Road
20
Keep slight right at fork
410 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on CR 1
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East River Road
22
Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
23
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Credit River, MN · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Credit River, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Co on Rapids, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Co on Rapids, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.19 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Co on Rapids, MN
Late night in Co on Rapids on Saturday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
21 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
53m 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 Credit River, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 37.6 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 100, US 169, East River Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Credit River, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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 17 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (MN 13 / Highway 13 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Credit River, MN and Co on Rapids, MN, road signs point toward Ch 101 and Cr 101: Shakopee.
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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