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

The driving distance from Cannon Falls, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
22.81 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.31 mi
31.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.31 mi
Kilometers
31.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.81 mi
Kilometers
36.71 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 PM CDT
Return by in Cannon Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cannon Falls
2026-04-15T13:56
Arrive Lakeville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Hampton
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

From Cannon Falls
11.4 mi
00h 14m
To Lakeville
11.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 220th Street West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 220th Street West

  7. 7

    Continue on Ash Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 31

    3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31

  9. 9

    Continue on Denmark Avenue

    832 ft · 16 sec · Denmark Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lakeville Boulevard

    2692 ft · 48 sec · Lakeville Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on 210th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

    1651 ft · 50 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cannon Falls 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 39%
US 52 North
7.37 mi · 32%
220th Street West
1.92 mi · 8%
Ash Street
1.6 mi · 7%
210th Street West
0.76 mi · 3%
County Road 31
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Merge slight left

7.08 mi · 00h 08m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampton
00h 14m from Cannon Falls
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Cannon Falls and 11.4 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hampton

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

37 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

42 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

90 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 Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 19.31 mi (31.07 km).

Cannon Falls

#1 Cannon Falls

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

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

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street West (-92.90548, 44.506893)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.05 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.62 gal · 6.1 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.18 $6.35
Premium $4.39 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $4.86 $3.94 $7.88

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 Lakeville. The current time is 13:56:54.

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.