How far is Blaine, MN from Kasota, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Kasota, MN is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.31 mi
01h 48m
Flight
69.89 mi
112.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.89 mi
Kilometers
112.47 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.31 mi
Kilometers
135.69 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kasota
Mon, May 4, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Mon, May 4, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-05-04T05:52
Arrive Kasota
Mon, May 4, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carver
MN

City in Carver County, Minnesota

From Blaine
42.1 mi
00h 54m
To Kasota
42.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Kasota.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Kasota.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South

    2543 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    69 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 78

    1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 147th Street

    1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

    1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South

    80 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 27 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    1027 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    1484 ft · 43 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Rabbit Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Rabbit Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hill Street

    543 ft · 17 sec · East Hill Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Rice Street

    31 m · 5 sec · North Rice Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rice Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Kasota.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
51.8 mi · 61%
MN 100
15.9 mi · 19%
Central Avenue Northeast
6.35 mi · 8%
Rabbit Road
2.31 mi · 3%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 3%
Louisville Road
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 169 South

Continue straight

22.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carver
00h 54m from Blaine
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Blaine and Mostly Sunny near Kasota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Kasota?

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Carver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Blaine and 42.2 miles from Kasota.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Blaine and Mostly Sunny near Kasota.

Stop Ideas Near Carver

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carver, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carver.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

41 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Kasota. Straight-line distance: 69.89 mi (112.47 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kasota

Township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Population1,666
Coordinates44.2924700, -93.9649600
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Kasota (-93.96496, 44.29247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.20
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.60 $21.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.65 $23.29
Premium $4.39 $13.04 $26.09
Diesel $4.86 $14.45 $28.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Kasota. The current time is 05:52:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.