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

The driving distance from Cannon Falls, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
39.85 mi
00h 40m
Flight
30.08 mi
48.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
39.85 mi
Kilometers
64.14 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:43 PM CDT
Return by in Cannon Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 1:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cannon Falls
2026-04-15T12:03
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cannon Falls
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
Coates
MN

City in Minnesota, United States of America

From Cannon Falls
18.8 mi
00h 20m
To Bloomington
21.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    3132 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 46

    2009 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Brandel Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on 160th Street East

    9.5 mi · 14 min · 160th Street East

  7. 7

    Continue on Isleton Way

    3269 ft · 56 sec · Isleton Way

  8. 8

    Continue on 162nd Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · 162nd Street West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North

    124 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    879 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway

    59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 90th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cannon Falls 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
15.2 mi · 38%
160th Street East
9.52 mi · 24%
I 35 North
8.7 mi · 22%
Brandel Drive
1.39 mi · 3%
162nd Street West
1.03 mi · 3%
Isleton Way
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Merge slight left

14.9 mi · 00h 17m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coates
00h 20m from Cannon Falls
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Coates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Cannon Falls and 21.1 miles from Bloomington.

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 9.7 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coates

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

43 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

89 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

114 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

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

Cannon Falls

#1 Cannon Falls

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,087
Coordinates44.5069100, -92.9054800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street West (-92.90548, 44.506893)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
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 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.06
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.03 $10.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.39 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $4.86 $6.86 $13.72

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 Cannon Falls and Bloomington. The current time is 12:03:28.

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.