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

The driving distance from Cannon City, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.85 mi
03h 01m
Flight
162.82 mi
262.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.82 mi
Kilometers
262.04 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.85 mi
Kilometers
299.1 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sun, May 31, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Cannon City
Sun, May 31, 2:11 PM 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 Woodbury
Sun, May 31, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cannon City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
North Branch
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Cannon City
95.2 mi
01h 30m
To Woodbury
90.7 mi
01h 30m

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
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2303 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

    107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  22. 22

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 57%
I 35 North
48.5 mi · 26%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 12%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
14th Street Northeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Cagger Trail
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left

82.2 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
162.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Branch
01h 30m from Cannon City
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cannon City and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Cannon City and 90.7 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.41 one way or $46.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Branch

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

63 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

109 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

111 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cannon City and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 162.82 mi (262.04 km).

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#1 Cannon City

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

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

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Cannon City Boulevard (-93.211421, 44.329179)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.83 L · about $23.41
Round trip
$46.83
13.12 gal · 49.66 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.41 $46.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.72 $51.44
Premium $4.39 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $4.86 $31.91 $63.82

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 Woodbury. The current time is 08:08:36.

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.