How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Kasson, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Kasson, MN is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
92.94 mi
01h 48m
Flight
67.15 mi
108.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.15 mi
Kilometers
108.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.94 mi
Kilometers
149.58 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 Kasson
Fri, May 15, 2:12 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Fri, May 15, 4:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-05-15T12:24
Arrive Kasson
Fri, May 15, 2:12 PM 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
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden Prairie
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
Faribault
MN

City in Minnesota, United States of America

From Eden Prairie
46.4 mi
00h 54m
To Kasson
46.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Kasson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Kasson.

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    2728 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2257 ft · 52 sec · Mitchell Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 212 East, MN 5 East

    1658 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

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

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Rochester

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 57, CR 13: Kasson, Mantorville

    1881 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mantorville Avenue South

    2464 ft · 1 min · Mantorville Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn left

    23 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mantorville Avenue South

    128 m · 14 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  16. 16

    Continue on Mantorville Avenue South

    20 m · 3 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    637 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    51 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Kasson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
57.5 mi · 62%
US 14 East
25.8 mi · 28%
I 494 East
6.41 mi · 7%
US 212 East
1.18 mi · 1%
Mantorville Avenue South
0.56 mi · 1%
Scenic Heights Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

56.9 mi · 01h 02m

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 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faribault
00h 54m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie to Kasson?

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 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?

Faribault is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Eden Prairie and 46.5 miles from Kasson.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Eden Prairie and Mostly Clear near Kasson.

Stop Ideas Near Faribault

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Faribault, 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 Faribault.

RAIL

Red Wing station

65 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

75 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Kasson. Straight-line distance: 67.15 mi (108.06 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Kasson

#2 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,530
Coordinates44.0299600, -92.7507400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Kasson (-92.75074, 44.02996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.42 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.41
6.56 gal · 24.84 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.71 $23.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.39 $14.41 $28.81
Diesel $4.86 $15.95 $31.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Kasson. The current time is 12:24:50.

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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.