Origin
Hibbing, MN
Morning in Hibbing on Monday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hibbing, MN to Co on Rapids, MN
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
202.9 mi
327 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hibbing, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Hibbing, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 202.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Howard Street, 1st Avenue, West 41st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.02 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
101.5 miles from Hibbing, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 202.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Howard Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hibbing, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Howard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 41st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 169 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 169 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 210 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Howard Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hibbing, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on 4th Avenue East
121 ft
·
11 sec
·
4th Avenue East
2
Turn left onto East Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Howard Street
3
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Avenue
4
Turn right onto West 41st Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West 41st Street
5
Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 169 South, MN 73 South
6
Merge slight left onto Highway 169 West
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 169 West
7
Turn left
19 mi
·
23 min
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
36 mi
·
45 min
10
Turn left onto West Highway 210
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highway 210
11
Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
94 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
State Highway 65
12
Keep slight right
9.7 mi
·
11 min
13
Turn right onto 109th Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
109th Avenue Northeast
14
Turn left onto University Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue Northeast
15
Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
101st Avenue Northwest
16
Turn left onto Foley Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Foley Boulevard
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto East River Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
18
Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
19
Arrive at your destination
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 101.5 miles from Hibbing, MN, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.5 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
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 Hibbing, 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 Hibbing, MN
This is one driving day of about 202.9 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hibbing, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.5 mi from Hibbing, MN · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.5 miles from Hibbing, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.02 one way
$58.04 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $31.32 | $62.64 |
| premium | $4.39 | $35.08 | $70.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.08 | $90.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.30 | $9.74 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.41 | $12.99 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Co on Rapids, MN
Morning in Co on Rapids on Monday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
3h 14m 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 Hibbing, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 202.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Howard Street, 1st Avenue, West 41st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.5 miles from Hibbing, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.02 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hibbing, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hibbing, MN to Co on Rapids, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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