Origin
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Night in Inver Grove Heights on Friday
Local time
9:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inver Grove Heights, 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
40m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Planning a quick trip from Inver Grove Heights to Coon Rapids? This drive covers 28.5 miles and should take about 40 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on US 10 and US 52, with a portion along East River Road. With a highway share of 82%, expect a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this nature. Since there are no specific stops recommended in the data, you have the flexibility to add your own detours or get there quickly. This route stays within the Midwest region of Minnesota.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 15.5 miles on US 10, offering a consistent pace. The route is designed for efficient travel, prioritizing directness over winding scenic byways. While the main roads are highways, the inclusion of East River Road might offer a slight variation in scenery or road type before rejoining the faster routes. Expect a driving experience that is largely about covering ground efficiently.
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.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and US 52. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
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 10 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 52): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 52 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 52 North
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 52
Merge onto US 52
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
9
14 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~32m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 15.5 mi | 19m |
| US 52 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| East River Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| 70th Street East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 94 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 15.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inver Grove Heights, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on CH 26
24 ft
·
9 sec
·
70th Street East
2
Continue on CH 26
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
70th Street East
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 52 North
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 52
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52
6
Merge onto I 94; US 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 94; US 10
7
Take the exit onto US 10
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 10
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 10
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 10
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 10
Exit 113
Toward I 694 West, US 10 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward East River Road
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto CR 1
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East River Road
13
Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
14
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.48 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.09 | $10.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Co on Rapids on Friday
Local time
9:10 PM
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
20 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
40m 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 Inver Grove Heights, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 28.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, US 52, 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 14.2 miles from Inver Grove Heights, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.24 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 10 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 52): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Inver Grove Heights, MN to Co on Rapids, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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