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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Continue on State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
63 mi · 1 hr 13 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 Woodbury and Cannon City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Branch.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Cannon City. Straight-line distance: 162.82 mi (262.04 km).
#1 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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