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Trip from Cannon Falls, MN to Woodbury, MN

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

170.2 mi

274 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 15m ★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 20m

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

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Downtown Cannon Falls, MN, MN

Cannon Falls, MN

Tom Fisk

city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Woodbury, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cannon Falls, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 170.2 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, US 52, State Highway 73 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.2 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.34 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

85.1 miles from Cannon Falls, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 27m highway drive covering 170.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and US 52. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.2 miles on I 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,317 ft 820 ft

Total Climb

646 ft

Total Descent

166 ft

Highest Point

1,317 ft

~170.2 mi in

Elevation Range

498 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and US 52. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 170.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
7
24 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 52

Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
8
34.2 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 10

Take the exit onto US 10 toward I 35E North, US 10 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 242B Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
9
39.3 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 113-114 Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
8
39.6 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 35E North, I 694 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 114 Toward I 35E North, I 694 East

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 82.2 mi 1h 28m
US 52 33.1 mi 40m
State Highway 73 22.9 mi 38m
I 35E 18 mi 19m
US 10 5.4 mi 6m
1st Street 3.6 mi 4m
MN 73 0.9 mi 1m
I 694 0.8 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 82.2 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MN 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward US 52 North: Saint Paul Use the right lane.
3

Merge onto US 52

23 mi · 26 min · US 52
Use the straight lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 52

9.4 mi · 12 min · US 52
Toward US 52 North: Saint Paul Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 52

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 52
6

Merge onto I 94; US 10

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 94; US 10
7

Take the exit onto US 10

5.1 mi · 6 min · US 10
Exit 242B Toward I 35E North, US 10 West Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 10
Exit 113-114 Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 35 sec
Exit 114 Toward I 35E North, I 694 East Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 694

0.8 mi · 59 sec · I 694
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E

18 mi · 19 min · I 35E
Toward I 35E North: Duluth Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · I 35
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward MN 73: Moose Lake
14

Turn left onto MN 73

0.9 mi · 1 min · MN 73
15

Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73

132 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 73
16

Continue on State Highway 73

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 73
17

Continue on MN 73; CR 61

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arrowhead Lane
18

Turn left onto MN 27; MN 73

0.5 mi · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
19

Continue on MN 27; MN 73

22 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73
20

Turn left onto MN 210

3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
21

Turn right onto CR 127

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Gisler Road
22

Arrive at destination

CR 127

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.1 miles from Cannon Falls, MN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.2 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.1 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbury, 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.

+

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

+

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 170.2 miles and 3h 27m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 82.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.1 mi from Cannon Falls, MN · 1h 38m into the drive

Downtown Birchwood, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Birchwood, MN

85 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.

Popular next leg

Birchwood, MN to Woodbury, MN

131.3 mi · 2h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Rock Creek, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rock Creek, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.1 miles from Cannon Falls, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 miles.

Arriving in Woodbury, MN

The final approach into Woodbury, 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 Woodbury, 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

$24.34 one way

$48.69 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $26.27 $52.55
premium $4.39 $29.43 $58.86
diesel $5.64 $37.81 $75.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.1 0 $17.87 $8.17
Efficient EV 42.6 0 $14.89 $6.81
EV Truck/SUV 68.1 0 $23.83 $10.89

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Cannon Falls, MN

Afternoon in Cannon Falls on Wednesday

Local time

4:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 5 to 10 mph 75% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:08AM CDT until April 19 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:08AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Woodbury, MN

Afternoon in Woodbury on Wednesday

Local time

4:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 5 to 10 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:08AM CDT until April 19 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:08AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

18 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

3h 27m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Woodbury, MN covers 170.2 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, US 52, State Highway 73. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.1 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 $24.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 170.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cannon Falls, MN to Woodbury, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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