How far is Cannon Falls, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Cannon Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.89 mi
01h 00m
Flight
47.49 mi
76.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.49 mi
Kilometers
76.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.89 mi
Kilometers
96.38 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 1:03 PM CDT
Return by in Cannon Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 2:04 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 Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 1:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cannon Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mendota Heights
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Cannon Falls
29.4 mi
00h 30m
To Maple Grove
30.5 mi
00h 30m

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 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cannon Falls and Maple Grove.

  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

    23.2 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Crosstown Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    684 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1898 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cannon Falls and Maple Grove.

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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
23.5 mi · 39%
MN 55 West
13.2 mi · 22%
I 494 North
12.1 mi · 20%
Crosstown Highway
8.5 mi · 14%
Bass Lake Road
0.63 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendota Heights
00h 30m from Cannon Falls
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cannon Falls and Mostly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cannon Falls to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mendota Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Cannon Falls and 30.5 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendota Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mendota Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota Heights.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

59 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

96 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

110 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cannon Falls and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 47.49 mi (76.42 km).

Cannon Falls

#1 Cannon Falls

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,087
Coordinates44.5069100, -92.9054800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Maple Grove

#2 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street West (-92.90548, 44.506893)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.06
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.53 $15.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.27 $16.55
Premium $4.39 $9.27 $18.53
Diesel $4.86 $10.26 $20.53

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 Maple Grove. The current time is 12:03:03.

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.