How far is Blaine, MN from Cannon City, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Cannon City, MN is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
68.42 mi
01h 31m
Flight
57.48 mi
92.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.48 mi
Kilometers
92.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.42 mi
Kilometers
110.11 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cannon City
Sun, May 31, 9:33 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Sun, May 31, 11:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-05-31T08:01
Arrive Cannon City
Sun, May 31, 9:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Burnsville
MN

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

From Blaine
34.2 mi
00h 45m
To Cannon City
34.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Cannon City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Cannon City.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 1

    1827 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Millersburg Boulevard

    1894 ft · 31 sec · Millersburg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bagley Avenue

    73 m · 14 sec · Bagley Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Bagley Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Bagley Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 150th Street West

    2.4 mi · 6 min · 150th Street West

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 158th Street East

    1.2 km · 2 min · 158th Street East

  12. 12

    Continue on Cabot Avenue

    2286 ft · 1 min · Cabot Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 163rd Street East

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 163rd Street East

  14. 14

    Continue on Darvey Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Darvey Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Dixon Trail

    1.3 km · 2 min · Dixon Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cannon City Boulevard

    2801 ft · 1 min · Cannon City Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cannon City Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Cannon City.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
54.3 mi · 79%
Bagley Avenue
4.04 mi · 6%
150th Street West
2.41 mi · 4%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3%
163rd Street East
1.06 mi · 2%
Dixon Trail
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

53.9 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
00h 45m from Blaine
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Blaine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cannon City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Cannon City?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Blaine and 34.2 miles from Cannon City.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Blaine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cannon City.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burnsville, 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 Burnsville.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

112 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Cannon City. Straight-line distance: 57.48 mi (92.5 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cannon City

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,290
Coordinates44.3291300, -93.2113300
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Cannon City (-93.21133, 44.32913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.45 $18.90
Premium $4.39 $10.58 $21.17
Diesel $4.86 $11.72 $23.44

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Cannon City. The current time is 08:01:28.

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.