How far is Kasson, MN from Cottage Grove, WI?
The driving distance from Kasson, MN to Cottage Grove, WI is about 226.2 miles (364 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kasson and Cottage Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kasson and Cottage Grove.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Northwest
51 m · 15 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto West Main Street
664 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mantorville Avenue South
123 m · 13 sec · Mantorville Avenue South
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Turn left
18 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mantorville Avenue South
2348 ft · 1 min · Mantorville Avenue South
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Turn left onto US 14 East: Rochester
1793 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South, US 14 East, US 63 South
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
138.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove
1821 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
76 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto County Highway N
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway N
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kasson and Cottage Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Keep slight left
138 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kasson to Cottage Grove?
The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Angelo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Kasson and 113.3 miles from Cottage Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kasson and Rain Showers near Cottage Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Angelo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angelo.
Tomah
La Crosse
Winona station
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kasson and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 189.62 mi (305.17 km).
#1 Kasson
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,530 |
| Coordinates | 44.0299600, -92.7507400 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottage Grove
Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,989 |
| Coordinates | 43.0761100, -89.1995600 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Grove (-89.19956, 43.07611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.25 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $37.63 | $75.27 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $41.99 | $83.98 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $49.03 | $98.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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