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

The driving distance from Cannon Falls, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.42 mi
02h 40m
Flight
150.1 mi
241.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.1 mi
Kilometers
241.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.42 mi
Kilometers
274.27 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, Apr 15, 4:37 PM CDT
Return by in Cannon Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 7:18 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 Woodbury
Wed, Apr 15, 4:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Rush City
MN

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Cannon Falls
85.1 mi
01h 20m
To Woodbury
85.3 mi
01h 20m

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
64°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  17. 17

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 63%
US 52 North
33.6 mi · 20%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 13%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left

82.2 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rush City
01h 20m from Cannon Falls
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cannon Falls and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Rush City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Cannon Falls and 85.3 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cannon Falls and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Rush City

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

82 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cannon Falls and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 150.1 mi (241.57 km).

Cannon Falls

#1 Cannon Falls

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

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

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street West (-92.90548, 44.506893)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.76 L · about $21.45
Round trip
$42.90
12.02 gal · 45.52 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.45 $42.90
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.57 $47.13
Premium $4.39 $26.40 $52.79
Diesel $4.86 $29.23 $58.47

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 Woodbury. The current time is 13:56:52.

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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.