How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Cannon City, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Cannon City, MN is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Cannon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Cannon City.
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Start on Courthouse Square
82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North
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Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street
2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street
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Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp straight
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 1
1827 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Millersburg Boulevard
1894 ft · 31 sec · Millersburg Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bagley Avenue
73 m · 14 sec · Bagley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Bagley Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Bagley Avenue
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Turn left onto 150th Street West
2.4 mi · 6 min · 150th Street West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
1.3 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Turn left onto 158th Street East
1.2 km · 2 min · 158th Street East
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Continue on Cabot Avenue
2286 ft · 1 min · Cabot Avenue
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Continue on 163rd Street East
1.1 mi · 3 min · 163rd Street East
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Continue on Darvey Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Darvey Avenue
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Continue on Dixon Trail
1.3 km · 2 min · Dixon Trail
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Turn right onto Cannon City Boulevard
2801 ft · 1 min · Cannon City Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cannon City Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Cannon City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Roosevelt Road
Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Cannon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Cannon City?
The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Saint Cloud and 58 miles from Cannon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.60 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Cannon City.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Cannon City. Straight-line distance: 96.98 mi (156.08 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cannon City
Township in Rice County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,290 |
| Coordinates | 44.3291300, -93.2113300 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cannon City (-93.21133, 44.32913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $14.60 | $29.19 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.04 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $19.89 | $39.79 |
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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