Origin
Dilworth, MN
Afternoon in Dilworth on Wednesday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dilworth, MN to Co on Rapids, MN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
224.1 mi
361 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dilworth, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Dilworth, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 224.1 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, MN 610, 70th Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 206.3 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112 miles from Dilworth, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 5m highway drive covering 224.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and MN 610. The longest continuous stretch is about 206.3 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 206.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and MN 610. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street North.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 211.4 miles (MN 610): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street North
Turn right onto Main Street North
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
211.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
|
MN 610
Take the exit onto MN 610 toward MN 610 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 212
Toward MN 610 East
7
222.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward CR 1: East River Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward CR 1: East River Road
7
222.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 206.3 mi | 3h 41m |
| MN 610 | 11 mi | 12m |
| 70th Street South | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Center Avenue East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East River Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 206.3 mi, about 3h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dilworth, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street North
70 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street North
3
Turn left onto US 10
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Avenue East
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
6
Merge onto MN 336
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
70th Street South
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
8
Merge onto I 94
206 mi
·
3 hr 41 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto MN 610
11 mi
·
12 min
·
MN 610
Exit 212
Toward MN 610 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 10
Toward CR 1: East River Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
14
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112 miles from Dilworth, MN, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.3 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 49 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Co on Rapids, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dilworth, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Dilworth, MN
This is one driving day of about 224.1 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Dilworth, 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 I 94 for about 206.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112 mi from Dilworth, MN · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112 miles from Dilworth, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 206.3 miles.
Arriving in Co on Rapids, MN
The final approach into Co on Rapids, 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 Co on Rapids, MN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.35 one way
$66.70 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $35.94 | $71.87 |
| premium | $4.53 | $39.99 | $79.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.48 | $98.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.53 | $10.76 |
| Efficient EV | 56 | 0 | $19.61 | $8.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.37 | $14.34 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Co on Rapids on Wednesday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Avon, MN
112 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
24 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
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dilworth, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 224.1 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, MN 610, 70th Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112 miles from Dilworth, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 211.4 miles (MN 610): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dilworth, MN to Co on Rapids, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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