How far is Sleepy Eye, MN from Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Sleepy Eye, MN to Co on Rapids, MN is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.86 mi
02h 33m
Flight
90.59 mi
145.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.59 mi
Kilometers
145.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.86 mi
Kilometers
191.28 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 7:47 AM CDT
Return by in Sleepy Eye
Thu, Apr 16, 10:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sleepy Eye
2026-04-16T05:13
Arrive Co on Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 7:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sleepy Eye
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plato
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Sleepy Eye
59.3 mi
01h 16m
To Co on Rapids
59.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sleepy Eye and Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Eye and Co on Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 14

    10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    37 m · 5 sec · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West

    44 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West

    2423 ft · 46 sec · Highway 14 West

  7. 7

    Continue on Black and Yellow Trail

    103 m · 8 sec · Black and Yellow Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on 20th North Street

    1771 ft · 33 sec · 20th North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 7th North Street

    1672 ft · 42 sec · 7th North Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 14

    1262 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 14

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14

    27 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    29.7 mi · 37 min · US Highway 14

  14. 14

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward East River Road

    1034 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on East River Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East River Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    749 ft · 33 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sleepy Eye and Co on Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
81.8 mi · 69%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 11%
East River Road
4.19 mi · 4%
Crosstown Highway
1.93 mi · 2%
I 694 East
1.34 mi · 1%
North Broadway
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Keep slight right

30.9 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
90.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plato
01h 16m from Sleepy Eye
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sleepy Eye and Sunny near Co on Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sleepy Eye to Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Sleepy Eye and 59.5 miles from Co on Rapids.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.99 one way or $29.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sleepy Eye and Sunny near Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Plato

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plato, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plato.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

70 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sleepy Eye and Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 90.59 mi (145.79 km).

Sleepy Eye

#1 Sleepy Eye

City in Brown County, Minnesota

Population3,329
Coordinates44.2971800, -94.7241500
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Co on Rapids

#2 Co on Rapids

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

Population62,935
Coordinates45.1199700, -93.2877300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Sleepy Eye (-94.72415, 44.29718)
End: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.88 L · about $14.99
Round trip
$29.98
8.4 gal · 31.76 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.99 $29.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.47 $32.94
Premium $4.39 $18.45 $36.89
Diesel $4.86 $20.43 $40.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sleepy Eye and Co on Rapids. The current time is 05:13:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.