Origin
South Saint Paul, MN
Morning in South Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
9:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Saint Paul, 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
37m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Saint Paul, MN
Tom Fisk
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from South Saint Paul, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 25.1 miles and takes about 37m 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, Concord Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 25.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and East River Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 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 15 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 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and East River Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near US 10.
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 12 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (US 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
9
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
20.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward East River Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 36
Toward East River Road
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~30m 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 | 15.5 mi | 19m |
| East River Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Concord Street North | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Lafayette Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 52 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 94 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Boulevard Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| John E Carroll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 15.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Saint Paul, MN and Co on Rapids, MN.
1
Start on Concord Exchange North
29 ft
·
2 sec
·
Concord Exchange North
2
Turn right onto CH 14
188 ft
·
7 sec
·
John E Carroll Avenue
3
Turn left onto Concord Street North
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Street North
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 52 North
5
Merge onto US 52
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Freeway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52
7
Merge onto I 94; US 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 94; US 10
8
Take the exit onto US 10
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 10
Exit 242B
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 10
Exit 113-114
Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
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
$3.74 one way
$7.47 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
9:08 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
2 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
37m 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 South Saint Paul, MN to Co on Rapids, MN covers 25.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, East River Road, Concord Street North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from South Saint Paul, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.74 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 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (US 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from South Saint Paul, 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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