Cities Near Coon Rapids
Cities near Coon Rapids, Minnesota: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Minnetonka Mills. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Coon Rapids, Minnesota is Maple Grove, about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 30 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove | 9 mi / 14 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Minneapolis | 10 mi / 16 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Minnetonka Mills | 14 mi / 23 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint Paul | 15 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bloomington | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Apple Valley | 27 mi / 44 km | 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint Cloud | 52 mi / 84 km | 1 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rochester | 86 mi / 138 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Eau Claire | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Duluth | 128 mi / 206 km | 2 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Coon Rapids
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Minnetonka Mills, Saint Paul, Bloomington. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Coon Rapids
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Duluth. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Coon Rapids include Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Minnetonka Mills, Saint Paul, Bloomington. The closest is Maple Grove, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Maple Grove
- → Best time to visit Minneapolis
- → Best time to visit Minnetonka Mills
- → Best time to visit Saint Paul
- → Best time to visit Bloomington
- → Best time to visit Apple Valley
- → Best time to visit Saint Cloud
- → Best time to visit Rochester
- → Best time to visit Eau Claire
- → Best time to visit Duluth