Origin
Woodbury, MN
Afternoon in Woodbury on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, MN to Cannon Falls, MN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
170.5 mi
274 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, MN
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Cannon Falls, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbury, MN to Cannon Falls, MN covers 170.5 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 73, Folz Boulevard, Arrowhead Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.37 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
85.3 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 170.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 73 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 Woodbury, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Woodbury, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 73 | — | — |
| Folz Boulevard | — | — |
| Arrowhead Lane | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| Saint Paul | — | — |
| CR 96 | — | — |
| Centerville Road | — | — |
| County Road E | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 73
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Cannon Falls, MN.
1
Start on Gisler Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Gisler Road
2
Turn left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
3
Turn right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
4
Continue on State Highway 73
16 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 73
5
Continue on Folz Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Folz Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arrowhead Lane
7
Continue on State Highway 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 73
9
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
10
Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
11
Merge slight left
87 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Saint Paul
13
Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
CR 96
14
Turn right
492 ft
·
12 sec
15
Turn left onto Centerville Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Centerville Road
16
Turn left onto County Road E
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road E
17
Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 35E South: Saint Paul
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 35E South
19
Merge slight right
1.6 mi
·
2 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
21
Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
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US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 52
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 52
23
Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Lafayette Freeway
24
Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Rochester
25
Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: Cannon Falls, Northfield
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MN 19: Cannon Falls, Northfield
26
Turn left onto The Colvill Memorial Highway
420 ft
·
9 sec
·
The Colvill Memorial Highway
27
Continue on West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
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 85.3 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 45m 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 38 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.3 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m
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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Open the route before leaving Woodbury, 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 Woodbury, MN
This is one driving day of about 170.5 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Woodbury, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.3 mi from Woodbury, MN · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.3 miles from Woodbury, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cannon Falls, MN
The final approach into Cannon Falls, 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 Cannon Falls, 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
$25.37 one way
$50.75 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $30.42 | $60.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.64 | $75.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.90 | $8.18 |
| Efficient EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.92 | $6.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.87 | $10.91 |
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.
Destination
Cannon Falls, MN
Afternoon in Cannon Falls on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
19 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 30m 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 Woodbury, MN to Cannon Falls, MN covers 170.5 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 73, Folz Boulevard, Arrowhead Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.3 miles from Woodbury, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.37 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.
The drive from Woodbury, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Woodbury, MN to Cannon Falls, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodbury, MN to Cannon Falls, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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