How far is Apple Valley, MN from Kasson, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Kasson, MN is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Kasson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Kasson.
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Start on County Road 42
11 m · 6 sec · County Road 42
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Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto 160th Street West
8 mi · 11 min · 160th Street West
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Continue on Brandel Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 South
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 57, CR 8: Wanamingo
776 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 57 Boulevard
3.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 57 Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 57
41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 57
1866 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 57
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Continue on Highway 57 Boulevard
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 57 Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 57
8.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 57
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 57
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 57
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Continue on Mantorville Avenue North
1773 ft · 38 sec · Mantorville Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mantorville Avenue North
36 m · 3 sec · Mantorville Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Mantorville Avenue North
1.6 km · 2 min · Mantorville Avenue North
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
637 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
51 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Kasson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 South
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Apple Valley and Mostly Clear near Kasson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Kasson?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dennison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Apple Valley and 32.7 miles from Kasson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apple Valley and Mostly Clear near Kasson.
Stop Ideas Near Dennison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dennison.
Red Wing station
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Winona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Kasson. Straight-line distance: 53.71 mi (86.43 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kasson
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,530 |
| Coordinates | 44.0299600, -92.7507400 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kasson (-92.75074, 44.02996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.19 | $22.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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