How far is Saint Paul, MN from Cannon City, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Cannon City, MN is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Cannon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Cannon City.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 14 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn left onto 4th Street West
769 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street West
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Turn left onto Market Street
81 m · 13 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West
80 m · 9 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West
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Turn slight left onto Exchange Street South
1169 ft · 40 sec · Exchange Street South
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1077 ft · 44 sec · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto Shepard Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road
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Take the exit left toward I 35E South
1294 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 40 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 Paul and Cannon City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35E South
Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cannon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Cannon City?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Lakeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Saint Paul and 26.2 miles from Cannon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Paul and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cannon City.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeville
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 Lakeville.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Cannon City. Straight-line distance: 42.91 mi (69.05 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
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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