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

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Cannon City, MN is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.05 mi
03h 59m
Flight
162.82 mi
262.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.82 mi
Kilometers
262.04 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.05 mi
Kilometers
307.47 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cannon City
Sun, May 31, 1:06 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, May 31, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-31T09:07
Arrive Cannon City
Sun, May 31, 1:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
North Branch
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
95.5 mi
01h 59m
To Cannon City
95.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 73

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 73

    15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73

  5. 5

    Continue on Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 1

    1827 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Millersburg Boulevard

    1894 ft · 31 sec · Millersburg Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bagley Avenue

    73 m · 14 sec · Bagley Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Bagley Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Bagley Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 150th Street West

    2.4 mi · 6 min · 150th Street West

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 158th Street East

    1.2 km · 2 min · 158th Street East

  20. 20

    Continue on Cabot Avenue

    2286 ft · 1 min · Cabot Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on 163rd Street East

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 163rd Street East

  22. 22

    Continue on Darvey Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Darvey Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Dixon Trail

    1.3 km · 2 min · Dixon Trail

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cannon City Boulevard

    2801 ft · 1 min · Cannon City Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cannon City Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 46%
I 35W
63 mi · 33%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 12%
Bagley Avenue
4.04 mi · 2%
150th Street West
2.41 mi · 1%
163rd Street East
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
162.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Branch
01h 59m from Woodbury
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury 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 Woodbury to Cannon City?

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Woodbury and 95.6 miles from Cannon City.

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

The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cannon City.

Stop Ideas Near North Branch

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Branch, 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 North Branch.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

63 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

109 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

111 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Cannon City. Straight-line distance: 162.82 mi (262.04 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cannon City

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,290
Coordinates44.3291300, -93.2113300
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Cannon City (-93.21133, 44.32913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.11
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.06 $48.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.43 $52.86
Premium $4.39 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $4.86 $32.78 $65.57

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Cannon City. The current time is 09:07:44.

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.