Origin
Shorewood, MN
Afternoon in Shorewood on Saturday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shorewood, 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
41m
Distance
28 mi
45 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 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shorewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Shorewood to Coon Rapids is 28 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Minnesota State Highway 7, MN 100, and East River Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region to the same region. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on well-maintained roads, making it a convenient option for a quick journey between these two points. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, no-fuss drive that won't eat up much of your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| MN 100 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| East River Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Smithtown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 694 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Minnesota State Highway 7
— 11.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on Smithtown Road
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Smithtown Road
2
Continue on CR 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
3
Continue on CR 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto MN 7
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MN 100 North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto MN 100
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 100
Toward CR 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
9
Merge onto I 694
0.7 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 694
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 36
Toward East River Road
11
Keep slight right at fork
410 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on CR 1
3.9 mi
·
7 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 100 North
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MN 100
Merge onto MN 100 toward CR 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 5
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 694 East
7
23.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.33 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
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
Afternoon in Co on Rapids on Saturday
Local time
1:05 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 11.6 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. Expect a mix of efficient highway driving and potentially some local road transitions as you approach your destination. The road character remains consistent for the most part, prioritizing direct travel over scenic detours.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on Minnesota State Highway 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Minnesota State Highway 7 and MN 100. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 9 decision points packed into just 28 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: at 6.7 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shorewood, MN to Co on Rapids, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 5 along the way.
Cr 5
12.9 mi in
|
~19m
|
via MN 100
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28 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 (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Co on Rapids, MN before heading back.
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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