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

The driving distance from Cannon City, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
29.44 mi
00h 35m
Flight
22.2 mi
35.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.2 mi
Kilometers
35.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.44 mi
Kilometers
47.38 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sun, May 31, 8:43 AM CDT
Return by in Cannon City
Sun, May 31, 9:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cannon City
2026-05-31T08:08
Arrive Lakeville
Sun, May 31, 8:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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

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
Dundas
MN

City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

From Cannon City
15.4 mi
00h 17m
To Lakeville
14 mi
00h 17m

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
79°F
Sunday

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 Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko New Market

    1193 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Deuce Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Deuce Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 263rd Street East

    32 m · 6 sec · 263rd Street East

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto 263rd Street East

    764 ft · 15 sec · 263rd Street East

  12. 12

    Continue on Dodd Boulevard

    5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 215th Street West

    2844 ft · 44 sec · 215th Street West

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    102 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Holyoke Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
17.6 mi · 60%
Dodd Boulevard
4.97 mi · 17%
14th Street Northeast
1.8 mi · 6%
Cagger Trail
1.36 mi · 5%
20th Street Northwest
0.91 mi · 3%
Holyoke Avenue
0.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundas
00h 17m from Cannon City
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cannon City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Dundas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Cannon City and 14 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cannon City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Dundas

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

54 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

59 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cannon City and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 22.2 mi (35.73 km).

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#1 Cannon City

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

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

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Cannon City Boulevard (-93.211421, 44.329179)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.71 $7.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.08 $8.16
Premium $4.39 $4.57 $9.14
Diesel $4.86 $5.06 $10.12

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 Lakeville. The current time is 08:08:14.

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.