Origin
Scandia, MN
Morning in Scandia on Friday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scandia, 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
44m
Distance
32.6 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scandia, MN
Efrem Efre
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Scandia, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 32.6 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Olinda Trail North, Scandia Trail North, Lake Drive Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 32.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Olinda Trail North 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Scandia, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scandia, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Olinda Trail North | — | — |
| Scandia Trail North | — | — |
| Lake Drive Northeast | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| I 35W | — | — |
| US 10 West | — | — |
| MN-610 | — | — |
| CR 51 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Olinda Trail North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scandia, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Olinda Trail North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Olinda Trail North
3
Turn left onto Scandia Trail North
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Scandia Trail North
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
5
Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North
249 ft
·
4 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
7
Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
8
Keep slight right to continue on Scandia Trail North
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Scandia Trail North
9
Continue on Lake Drive Northeast
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lake Drive Northeast
10
Take the ramp left toward I 35 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 35 South
11
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
1 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35W: Minneapolis
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 10 West
14
Merge slight left
3.5 mi
·
3 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
MN-610
16
Take the exit slight right toward CR 51: University Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
CR 51: University Avenue
17
Turn left onto University Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
University Avenue Northeast
18
Turn right onto 85th Avenue Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
85th Avenue Northwest
19
Turn slight right onto 85th Avenue Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
85th Avenue Northwest
20
Turn left onto East River Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East River Road
21
Turn right onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
7:07 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
3 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
44m 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 Scandia, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 32.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Olinda Trail North, Scandia Trail North, Lake Drive Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from Scandia, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.85 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.
The drive from Scandia, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scandia, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scandia, MN to Co on Rapids, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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