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

The driving distance from Cannon City, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.98 mi
00h 42m
Flight
35.61 mi
57.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.61 mi
Kilometers
57.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.98 mi
Kilometers
65.95 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Cannon City
Sun, May 31, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cannon City
2026-05-31T06:50
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, May 31, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cannon City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elko New Market
MN

Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Cannon City
21.2 mi
00h 21m
To Bloomington
19.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cannon City Boulevard

    3161 ft · 1 min · Cannon City Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cagger Trail

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cagger Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on 14th Street Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 14th Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    2322 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 20th Street Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 20th Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lyndale Avenue North

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lyndale Avenue North

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    879 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway

    59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 90th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
36.3 mi · 89%
14th Street Northeast
1.8 mi · 4%
Cagger Trail
1.36 mi · 3%
20th Street Northwest
0.91 mi · 2%
Lyndale Avenue North
0.7 mi · 2%
Cannon City Boulevard
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

29.2 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 21m from Cannon City
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cannon City and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Cannon City and 19.8 miles from Bloomington.

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 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elko New Market, 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 Elko New Market.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cannon City and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 35.61 mi (57.31 km).

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#1 Cannon City

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,290
Coordinates44.3291300, -93.2113300
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Cannon City Boulevard (-93.211421, 44.329179)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.35
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.18 $10.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.69 $11.37
Premium $4.39 $6.37 $12.74
Diesel $4.86 $7.05 $14.11

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 Cannon City and Bloomington. The current time is 06:50:07.

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.