How far is Kasson, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Kasson, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.75 mi
01h 29m
Flight
67.15 mi
108.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.15 mi
Kilometers
108.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.75 mi
Kilometers
150.87 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Fri, May 15, 1:00 PM CDT
Return by in Kasson
Fri, May 15, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kasson
2026-05-15T11:30
Arrive Eden Prairie
Fri, May 15, 1:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
New Trier
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

From Kasson
41.5 mi
00h 44m
To Eden Prairie
52.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kasson and Eden Prairie.

  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

    38 m · 5 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  4. 4

    Continue on Mantorville Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mantorville Avenue South

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mantorville Avenue North

    39 m · 3 sec · Mantorville Avenue North

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mantorville Avenue North

    1774 ft · 38 sec · Mantorville Avenue North

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 57

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 57

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 57

    8.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 57

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 57 Boulevard

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 57 Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 57

    1854 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 57

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    42 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 57 Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · Highway 57 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on County 8 Boulevard

    126 m · 11 sec · County 8 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 North: Cannon Falls, Saint Paul

    900 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Dodd Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dodd Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward I 494 West

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
35.2 mi · 38%
I 494 West
15.3 mi · 16%
Highway 57 Boulevard
10.8 mi · 11%
State Highway 57
10.3 mi · 11%
MN 55 West
4.5 mi · 5%
MN 5 West
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Merge slight left

35.1 mi · 00h 40m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Trier
00h 44m from Kasson
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kasson and Partly Cloudy near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kasson to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

New Trier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Kasson and 52.3 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.81 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kasson and Partly Cloudy near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near New Trier

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

31 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

45 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

85 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

109 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kasson and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 67.15 mi (108.06 km).

Kasson

#1 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,530
Coordinates44.0299600, -92.7507400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Eden Prairie

#2 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue Northwest (-92.750748, 44.029952)
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.52 L · about $11.81
Round trip
$23.63
6.62 gal · 25.04 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.81 $23.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.98 $25.96
Premium $4.39 $14.54 $29.08
Diesel $4.86 $16.10 $32.20

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kasson and Eden Prairie. The current time is 11:30:25.

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.