Origin
Little Canada, MN
Evening in Little Canada on Friday
Local time
5:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Canada, MN to Co on Rapids, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Canada, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Little Canada, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 15 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, East River Road, Centerville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 15 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and East River Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.1 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and East River Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 19 / Centerville Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15 miles you will encounter 7 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 (CH 19 / Centerville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CH 21 / Little Canada Road East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CH 19 / Centerville Road
Turn left onto CH 19 / Centerville Road
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CH 21 / Little Canada Road East
At end of road, turn right onto CH 21 / Little Canada Road East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 10
Continue onto US 10 toward I 694 West, US 10 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 113
Toward I 694 West, US 10 West
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward East River Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 36
Toward East River Road
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m 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 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| East River Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Centerville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Little Canada Road East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Labore Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 10.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Canada, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on Labore Road
58 ft
·
6 sec
·
Labore Road
2
Turn left onto CH 19
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Centerville Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CH 21
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
Little Canada Road East
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E North
5
Continue on US 10
428 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 10
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward East River Road
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto CR 1
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East River Road
10
Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
11
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.46 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Co on Rapids on Friday
Local time
5:01 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
22m 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 Little Canada, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 15 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, East River Road, Centerville 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 7.5 miles from Little Canada, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15 miles you will encounter 7 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 (CH 19 / Centerville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CH 21 / Little Canada Road East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Little Canada, 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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