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

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.55 mi
03h 30m
Flight
150.1 mi
241.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.1 mi
Kilometers
241.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.55 mi
Kilometers
274.47 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cannon Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Apr 15, 10:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-15T15:32
Arrive Cannon Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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
Rush City
MN

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
85.3 mi
01h 45m
To Cannon Falls
85.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: Cannon Falls, Northfield

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto The Colvill Memorial Highway

    128 m · 9 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 51%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 14%
Rochester
19.2 mi · 11%
Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 8%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 6%
I 35E South
7.41 mi · 4%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rush City
01h 45m from Woodbury
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury 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 Woodbury to Cannon Falls?

The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Rush City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Woodbury and 85.3 miles from Cannon Falls.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cannon Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Rush City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rush City, 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 Rush City.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

82 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Cannon Falls. Straight-line distance: 150.1 mi (241.57 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Cannon Falls

#2 Cannon Falls

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,087
Coordinates44.5069100, -92.9054800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Cannon Falls (-92.90548, 44.50691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.78 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.97
12.04 gal · 45.56 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.49 $42.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.60 $47.21
Premium $4.39 $26.44 $52.88
Diesel $4.86 $29.28 $58.56

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Cannon Falls. The current time is 15:32:39.

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.