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

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
60.31 mi
01h 13m
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
60.31 mi
Kilometers
97.06 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cannon Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 3:07 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 4:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-15T13:53
Arrive Cannon Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 3:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
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
South Saint Paul
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Maple Grove
30.1 mi
00h 36m
To Cannon Falls
30.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 494 North

    96 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1772 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East

    2523 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: Cannon Falls, Northfield

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto The Colvill Memorial Highway

    128 m · 9 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rochester
19.2 mi · 32%
I 94 East
18.4 mi · 30%
Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 22%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 9%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rochester

Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Saint Paul
00h 36m from Maple Grove
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

South Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Maple Grove and 30.2 miles from Cannon Falls.

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 12.8 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Saint Paul

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 South Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11 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 12.8 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 9.3 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 South Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

53 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

87 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 Maple Grove and Cannon Falls. Straight-line distance: 47.49 mi (76.42 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Cannon Falls

#2 Cannon Falls

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,087
Coordinates44.5069100, -92.9054800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Cannon Falls (-92.90548, 44.50691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $7.60
Round trip
$15.20
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.60 $15.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.35 $16.70
Premium $4.39 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $4.86 $10.36 $20.72

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 Maple Grove and Cannon Falls. The current time is 13:53:52.

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.