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Trip from Rice Lake, 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

5h 4m

Distance

237.9 mi

383 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 51m ★
6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 14m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Rice Lake, MN, MN

Rice Lake, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Co on Rapids, MN, MN

Co on Rapids, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Rice Lake, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 237.9 miles and takes about 5h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 10, State Highway 64 Southwest, State 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.40 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

119 miles from Rice Lake, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 86 mi 1h 39m
State Highway 64 Southwest 33.7 mi 42m
State 64 28.6 mi 35m
I 94 16.9 mi 18m
US 71 13.9 mi 17m
MN 610 11 mi 12m
County Highway 2 9.3 mi 12m
Upper Rice Lake Road 8.3 mi 11m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 86 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rice Lake, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.

1

Start on CR 35

76 ft · 4 sec · Lower Rice Lake Road
2

Turn right onto CR 35

1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway 35
3

Continue on CR 35

5.9 mi · 14 min · County Highway 35
4

At end of road, turn right onto MN 92

1.0 mi · 1 min · Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
5

Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road

8.3 mi · 11 min · Upper Rice Lake Road
6

Turn right onto CR 2

9.3 mi · 12 min · County Highway 2
7

Turn left onto MN 200

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
8

Continue on MN 200

4.3 mi · 7 min · State 200
9

At end of road, turn left onto US 71; MN 200

14 mi · 17 min · US 71; MN 200
10

At end of road, turn right onto MN 200

4.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 200
11

Turn right onto MN 64

16 mi · 19 min · State 64
12

At end of road, turn right onto MN 34; MN 64

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Broadway Street East
13

Turn left onto MN 64

0.9 mi · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
14

Continue on MN 64

13 mi · 16 min · State 64
15

Continue on MN 64; MN 87

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
16

Turn right onto MN 64

34 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
17

At end of road, turn right onto MN 210

0.3 mi · 20 sec · State Highway 210
18

At end of road, turn left onto US 10

60 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 10
Use the right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

26 mi · 30 min · US 10
20

Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
21

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
22

Continue on County Road 11

0.7 mi · 57 sec · County Road 11
23

Turn right onto MN 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 25
24

Continue on MN 25

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Pine Street
25

Turn left onto CR 75

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street East
26

Turn right onto CR 18

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
27

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
28

Merge onto I 94

17 mi · 18 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit onto MN 610

11 mi · 12 min · MN 610
Exit 212 Toward MN 610 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 10 Toward CR 1: East River Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
32

Turn right onto CR 1

1.2 mi · 2 min · East River Road
Use the left lane.
33

Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
34

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 119 miles from Rice Lake, MN, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86 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 52 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 119 miles or 2h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 11m

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 Rice Lake, 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 Rice Lake, MN

This is one driving day of about 237.9 miles and 5h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Rice Lake, 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 US 10 for about 86 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Little Falls, MN

119 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

Bemidji, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Crow Wing, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119 miles from Rice Lake, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rogers, Minnesota

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 220.9

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Cairo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blaine, Minnesota

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 237.9

The Door Coffeehouse

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Laporte, Minnesota

2.1 mi

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 220.9

Rogers, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Adagio's Pizza Factory

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 237.9

New Brighton, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16512373486

Visit website

El Loro Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 237.9

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17637549065

Visit website

Cairo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 237.9

Blaine, Minnesota

The Door Coffeehouse

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51

Laporte, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+12183080889

Visit website

Barista Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 153

Little Falls, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13204142230

Visit website

Itasca State Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 34

Park Rapids, Minnesota

+12186997251

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 236.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
7.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | MN 92 / Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway

At end of road, turn right onto MN 92 / Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway

Navigation decision point

5
32.6 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 71; MN 200

At end of road, turn left onto US 71; MN 200

Navigation decision point

7
225.3 mi into trip | ~4h 48m 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
236.3 mi into trip | ~5h 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
236.5 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.40 one way

$70.81 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $38.15 $76.30
premium $4.53 $42.45 $84.89
diesel $5.61 $52.53 $105.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.4 0 $24.98 $11.42
Efficient EV 59.5 0 $20.82 $9.52
EV Truck/SUV 95.2 1 $33.31 $15.23

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Rice Lake, MN

Afternoon in Rice Lake on Saturday

Local time

2:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Sunny

S 15 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:02PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 11:43AM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Co on Rapids, MN

Afternoon in Co on Rapids on Saturday

Local time

2:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Little Falls, MN

119 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

8 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

5h 4m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

237.9 mi in 5h 4m, mostly highway — 86 mi of that is on US 10.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near MN 92 / Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 237.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (MN 92 / Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles (US 71; MN 200): Navigation decision point; at 225.3 miles (MN 610): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 4m. Total distance: 237.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Co on Rapids, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (MN 92 / Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles (US 71; MN 200): Navigation decision point; at 225.3 miles (MN 610): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Co on Rapids, MN before the return drive.

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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