How far is Kasota, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Kasota, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
74.28 mi
01h 14m
Flight
59.42 mi
95.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.42 mi
Kilometers
95.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.28 mi
Kilometers
119.54 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Mon, May 4, 5:37 AM CDT
Return by in Kasota
Mon, May 4, 6:51 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 Maple Grove
Mon, May 4, 5:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Jordan
MN

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

From Kasota
35.9 mi
00h 37m
To Maple Grove
38.4 mi
00h 37m

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
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

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 Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kasota and Maple Grove.

  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

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Quaker Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40

    3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East

    2282 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road

    1416 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Minnesota Avenue
32.2 mi · 43%
I 494 North
14.3 mi · 19%
US 212 East
13.5 mi · 18%
Quaker Avenue
5.41 mi · 7%
Rabbit Road
2.31 mi · 3%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 494 North

Merge slight left

14 mi · 00h 18m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
59.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
00h 37m from Kasota
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kasota and Partly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kasota to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Kasota and 38.4 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kasota and Partly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kasota and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 59.42 mi (95.62 km).

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#1 Kasota

Township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Population1,666
Coordinates44.2924700, -93.9649600
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Maple Grove

#2 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: North Rice Street (-93.964953, 44.29247)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.27 $20.55
Premium $4.39 $11.51 $23.01
Diesel $4.86 $12.74 $25.49

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 Maple Grove. The current time is 04:22:33.

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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.