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Trip from Lakeville, MN to Cannon Falls, MN

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

22.9 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Lakeville, MN

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Downtown Cannon Falls, MN, MN

Cannon Falls, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Lakeville, MN to Cannon Falls, MN covers 22.9 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Holyoke Avenue, 210th Street West, Lakeville Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

11.5 miles from Lakeville, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 22.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holyoke Avenue 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 Lakeville, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is easy. At 34m 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 Lakeville, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Holyoke Avenue
210th Street West
Lakeville Boulevard
Richard J
Denmark Avenue
County Road 31
Ash Street West
220th Street West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Holyoke Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 207th Street West

23 ft · 8 sec · 207th Street West
2

Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Holyoke Avenue
3

Turn left onto 210th Street West

0.8 mi · 1 min · 210th Street West
4

Continue on Lakeville Boulevard

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Lakeville Boulevard
5

Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6

Turn right onto Denmark Avenue

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Denmark Avenue
7

Continue on County Road 31

0.6 mi · 59 sec · County Road 31
8

Turn left onto Ash Street West

1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street West
9

Continue on 220th Street West

1.9 mi · 2 min · 220th Street West
10

Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

5.7 mi · 8 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
11

Turn right onto Emery Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Emery Avenue
12

Take the exit straight toward US 52 South: Rochester

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 52 South: Rochester
13

Merge slight left onto Rochester Boulevard

4.6 mi · 5 min · Rochester Boulevard
14

Continue on Senator Jim Metzen Memorial Highway

2.5 mi · 2 min · Senator Jim Metzen Memorial Highway
15

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

0.3 mi · 34 sec · MN 19: Cannon Falls, Northfield
16

Turn left onto The Colvill Memorial Highway

420 ft · 9 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway
17

Continue on West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
18

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 11.5 miles from Lakeville, MN, or about 17m 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 22.9 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.5 miles or 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lakeville, MN.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lakeville, MN

This is one driving day of about 22.9 miles and 34m.

At 22.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.5 mi from Lakeville, MN · 17m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Empire, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Empire, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.5 miles from Lakeville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cannon Falls, MN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cannon Falls, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.41 one way

$6.82 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $3.67 $7.34
premium $4.53 $4.09 $8.17
diesel $5.61 $5.06 $10.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lakeville, MN

Afternoon in Lakeville on Wednesday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cannon Falls, MN

Afternoon in Cannon Falls on Wednesday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

34m 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 Lakeville, MN to Cannon Falls, MN covers 22.9 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holyoke Avenue, 210th Street West, Lakeville Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Lakeville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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 Lakeville, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is easy. At 34m 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 Lakeville, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeville, MN to Cannon Falls, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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