How far is Saint Paul, MN from Cannon Falls, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Cannon Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Cannon Falls.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 11 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 4th Street East
119 m · 17 sec · 4th Street East
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
111 m · 14 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East
696 ft · 31 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Robert Street North
3166 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North
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Turn left onto Plato Boulevard
1777 ft · 46 sec · Plato Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Lafayette Frontage Road
1906 ft · 1 min · West Lafayette Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 52 South
838 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: Cannon Falls, Northfield
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto The Colvill Memorial Highway
128 m · 9 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Cannon Falls.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to Cannon Falls?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 17 miles from Saint Paul and 17 miles from Cannon Falls.
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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Saint Paul and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cannon Falls.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Cannon Falls. Straight-line distance: 31.6 mi (50.86 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 Falls
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 44.5069100, -92.9054800 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cannon Falls (-92.90548, 44.50691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 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 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
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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