How far is Kasota, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Kasota, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
123.86 mi
02h 33m
Flight
88.17 mi
141.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.17 mi
Kilometers
141.89 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.86 mi
Kilometers
199.33 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM CDT
Return by in Kasota
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kasota
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Hopkins
MN

University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

From Kasota
61.9 mi
01h 16m
To Saint Cloud
62 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kasota and Saint Cloud.

  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

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  29. 29

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
45.8 mi · 37%
North Minnesota Avenue
32.2 mi · 26%
I 494 North
16 mi · 13%
US 212 East
13.5 mi · 11%
Quaker Avenue
5.41 mi · 4%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkins
01h 16m from Kasota
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kasota and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kasota to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Hopkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Kasota and 62 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kasota and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkins

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hopkins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

83 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kasota and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 88.17 mi (141.89 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kasota

Township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Population1,666
Coordinates44.2924700, -93.9649600
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Kasota (-93.96496, 44.29247)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.19
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.60 $31.19
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.13 $34.27
Premium $4.39 $19.19 $38.39
Diesel $4.86 $21.26 $42.51

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kasota and Saint Cloud. The current time is 23:04:26.

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.