How far is Kasson, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Kasson, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
82.62 mi
01h 16m
Flight
62.19 mi
100.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.19 mi
Kilometers
100.09 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.62 mi
Kilometers
132.96 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Return by in Kasson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kasson
2026-04-22T21:47
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kasson
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 Kasson
40.9 mi
00h 38m
To Bloomington
41.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kasson and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Northwest

    51 m · 15 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    664 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mantorville Avenue South

    123 m · 13 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Mantorville Avenue South

    1688 ft · 49 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 14 West: Owatonna

    1742 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

    3211 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    47.9 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    879 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway

    59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 90th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
55.6 mi · 67%
US 14 West
25.5 mi · 31%
Mantorville Avenue South
0.4 mi
90th Street
0.17 mi
West Main Street
0.13 mi
East Bloomington Freeway
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

47.9 mi · 00h 51m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faribault
00h 38m from Kasson
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kasson and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kasson to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 40.9 miles from Kasson and 41.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kasson and Sunny near Bloomington.

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 Kasson and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 62.19 mi (100.09 km).

Kasson

#1 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,530
Coordinates44.0299600, -92.7507400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue Northwest (-92.750748, 44.029952)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $10.42
Round trip
$20.84
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.42 $20.84
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.45 $22.90
Premium $4.39 $12.82 $25.65
Diesel $4.86 $14.20 $28.41

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 Kasson and Bloomington. The current time is 21:47:22.

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.