How far is Bloomington, MN from Cannon City, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Cannon City, MN is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Cannon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Cannon City.
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Start on West 90th Street
63 m · 13 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway
46 m · 4 sec · West Bloomington Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South
815 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 1
1827 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Millersburg Boulevard
1894 ft · 31 sec · Millersburg Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bagley Avenue
73 m · 14 sec · Bagley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Bagley Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Bagley Avenue
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Turn left onto 150th Street West
2.4 mi · 6 min · 150th Street West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
1.3 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Turn left onto 158th Street East
1.2 km · 2 min · 158th Street East
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Continue on Cabot Avenue
2286 ft · 1 min · Cabot Avenue
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Continue on 163rd Street East
1.1 mi · 3 min · 163rd Street East
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Continue on Darvey Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Darvey Avenue
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Continue on Dixon Trail
1.3 km · 2 min · Dixon Trail
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Turn right onto Cannon City Boulevard
2801 ft · 1 min · Cannon City Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cannon City Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Cannon City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35W South
Merge slight right
28.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bloomington 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 Bloomington to Cannon City?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Bloomington and 20.4 miles from Cannon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bloomington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cannon City.
Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elko New Market.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Cannon City. Straight-line distance: 35.61 mi (57.31 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cannon City
Township in Rice County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,290 |
| Coordinates | 44.3291300, -93.2113300 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cannon City (-93.21133, 44.32913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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