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Trip from Cannon Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN

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Drive Time

1h

Distance

59.9 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Cannon Falls, MN, MN

Cannon Falls, MN

Tom Fisk

city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Maple Grove, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cannon Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 52 North, MN 55 West, Crosstown Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

29.9 miles from Cannon Falls, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 59.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cannon Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cannon Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 52 North Unavailable Refreshing
MN 55 West Unavailable Refreshing
Crosstown Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 494 North Unavailable Refreshing
CR 10 Unavailable Refreshing
Bass Lake Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: US 52 North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cannon Falls, MN and Maple Grove, MN.

1

Start on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
2

Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 52 North: Saint Paul
3

Merge slight left

23 mi · 26 min
4

Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis

13 mi · 17 min · MN 55 West: Minneapolis
5

Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

8.5 mi · 10 min · Crosstown Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

0.1 mi · 17 sec · I 494 North
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 494 North
8

Merge slight left

12 mi · 14 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · CR 10: Bass Lake Road
10

Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bass Lake Road
11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.9 miles from Cannon Falls, MN, or about 30m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 59.9 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.9 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Grove, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cannon Falls, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cannon Falls, MN

This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cannon Falls, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.9 mi from Cannon Falls, MN · 30m into the drive

capital of the state of Minnesota, United States; county seat of Ramsey County, Minnesota

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Paul, MN

30 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Plymouth, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Paul, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Cannon Falls, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maple Grove, MN

The final approach into Maple Grove, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Maple Grove, MN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.91 one way

$17.83 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $9.61 $19.21
premium $4.53 $10.69 $21.38
diesel $5.61 $13.23 $26.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18 0 $6.29 $2.88
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.24 $2.40
EV Truck/SUV 24 0 $8.39 $3.83

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 32 minutes ago

Origin

Cannon Falls, MN

Afternoon in Cannon Falls on Wednesday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maple Grove, MN

Afternoon in Maple Grove on Wednesday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cannon Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52 North, MN 55 West, Crosstown Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Cannon Falls, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cannon Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cannon Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cannon Falls, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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