How far is Bloomington, MN from Cannon Falls, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
39.34 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.08 mi
48.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.08 mi
Kilometers
48.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.34 mi
Kilometers
63.31 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cannon Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 2:42 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 3:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-15T13:53
Arrive Cannon Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 2:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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
Rich Valley
MN

Township in McLeod County, Minnesota

From Bloomington
19.6 mi
00h 24m
To Cannon Falls
19.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Cannon Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Cannon Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    50 m · 10 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 35W North

    931 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road

    1701 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dodd Road

    3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: Cannon Falls, Northfield

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto The Colvill Memorial Highway

    128 m · 9 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Cannon Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rochester
19.2 mi · 49%
I 494 East
8.67 mi · 22%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Dodd Road
0.61 mi · 2%
MN 149
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rochester

Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rich Valley
00h 24m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cannon Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Cannon Falls?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Rich Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Bloomington and 19.7 miles from Cannon Falls.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cannon Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Rich Valley

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

27 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

45 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

89 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

115 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Cannon Falls. Straight-line distance: 30.08 mi (48.41 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Cannon Falls

#2 Cannon Falls

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,087
Coordinates44.5069100, -92.9054800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Cannon Falls (-92.90548, 44.50691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $4.96
Round trip
$9.92
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.96 $9.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.39 $6.10 $12.21
Diesel $4.86 $6.76 $13.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Cannon Falls. The current time is 13:53:35.

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.