Origin
Oak Park Heights, MN
Morning in Oak Park Heights on Friday
Local time
9:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Park Heights, 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
41m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Park Heights, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Park Heights, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 28.8 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 694, MN 36, East River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on I 694. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 28.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 694 and MN 36. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.7 miles on I 694.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 694 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and MN 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Penrose Avenue North.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Penrose Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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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Penrose Avenue North
Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North
Navigation decision point
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 694 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 694 West
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 694
Merge onto I 694
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 694
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~33m 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 694 | 15.7 mi | 19m |
| MN 36 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| East River Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| 60th Street North (South Frontage Road) | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Penrose Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Osgood Ave North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 57th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 15.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park Heights, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 57th Street North
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
57th Street North
3
Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Penrose Avenue North
4
At end of road, turn left onto CH 23
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
5
Turn right
282 ft
·
20 sec
6
Turn right onto CH 24
224 ft
·
8 sec
·
Osgood Ave North
7
Turn left onto MN 36
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
MN 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 694
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 694
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
I 694
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward East River Road
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto CR 1
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East River Road
14
Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
15
Arrive at destination
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.29 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 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 | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
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
Morning in Co on Rapids on Friday
Local time
9:10 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
22 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
41m 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 Oak Park Heights, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 28.8 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 694, MN 36, 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 14.4 miles from Oak Park Heights, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.29 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 12 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Penrose Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oak Park 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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