How far is Kasota, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Kasota, MN to Blaine, MN is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
86.35 mi
01h 27m
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
86.35 mi
Kilometers
138.97 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Mon, May 4, 5:49 AM CDT
Return by in Kasota
Mon, May 4, 7:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kasota
2026-05-04T04:22
Arrive Blaine
Mon, May 4, 5:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kasota
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 Kasota
42.3 mi
00h 43m
To Blaine
44.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Rice Street

    31 m · 10 sec · North Rice Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hill Street

    543 ft · 20 sec · East Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rabbit Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Rabbit Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    1484 ft · 42 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    988 ft · 24 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Minnesota Avenue

    10.8 mi · 13 min · North Minnesota Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

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

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  12. 12

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Minnesota Avenue
39.6 mi · 46%
MN 100
15.5 mi · 18%
US 169 North
11.6 mi · 13%
Highway 65 Northeast
6.27 mi · 7%
I 694 East
2.62 mi · 3%
Rabbit Road
2.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Minnesota Avenue

Continue straight

17 mi · 00h 20m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carver
00h 43m from Kasota
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 42.3 miles from Kasota and 44.1 miles from Blaine.

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 16.5 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Kasota and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 69.89 mi (112.47 km).

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#1 Kasota

Township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Population1,666
Coordinates44.2924700, -93.9649600
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: North Rice Street (-93.964953, 44.29247)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $10.89
Round trip
$21.77
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.89 $21.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.96 $23.92
Premium $4.39 $13.40 $26.79
Diesel $4.86 $14.84 $29.67

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 Kasota and Blaine. The current time is 04:22:26.

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.