How far is Cannon Falls, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Cannon Falls, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in McLeod County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cannon Falls and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cannon Falls and Minneapolis.
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Start on West Main Street
3132 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West: Minnehaha Avenue, Hiawatha Avenue
972 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West: Hiawatha Avenue
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hiawatha Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Hiawatha Avenue
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Continue on South 7th Street
893 ft · 17 sec · South 7th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, University of Minnesota
2469 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, University of Minnesota, West Bank
140 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 3rd Street
1698 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1309 ft · 40 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Chicago Avenue South
125 m · 16 sec · Chicago Avenue South
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue South
2035 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cannon Falls and Minneapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cannon Falls and Patchy Fog near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cannon Falls to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Rich Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Cannon Falls and 20.3 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cannon Falls and Patchy Fog near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Rich Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rich Valley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cannon Falls and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 37.11 mi (59.73 km).
#1 Cannon Falls
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 44.5069100, -92.9054800 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.61 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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