How far is Cannon Falls, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Cannon Falls, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cannon Falls and Saint Paul.
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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 right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul
8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue
693 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on East Lafayette Frontage Road
2078 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Plato Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Plato Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wabasha Street South
2890 ft · 2 min · Wabasha Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cannon Falls and Saint Paul.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cannon Falls and Partly Cloudy near Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cannon Falls to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 16.9 miles from Cannon Falls and 17 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cannon Falls and Partly Cloudy near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Coates
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 Coates.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cannon Falls and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 31.6 mi (50.86 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 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
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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