How far is Kasson, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Kasson, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
72.36 mi
01h 11m
Flight
49.24 mi
79.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.24 mi
Kilometers
79.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.36 mi
Kilometers
116.46 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Fri, May 15, 12:41 PM CDT
Return by in Kasson
Fri, May 15, 1:52 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 Lakeville
Fri, May 15, 12:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Belle Creek
MN

Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota

From Kasson
29.1 mi
00h 35m
To Lakeville
43.2 mi
00h 35m

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
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing

    1459 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on 220th Street West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 220th Street West

  21. 21

    Continue on Ash Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 31

    3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31

  23. 23

    Continue on Denmark Avenue

    832 ft · 16 sec · Denmark Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Lakeville Boulevard

    2692 ft · 46 sec · Lakeville Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on 210th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

    1651 ft · 50 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
19.2 mi · 26%
Highway 57 Boulevard
10.8 mi · 15%
State Highway 57
10.3 mi · 14%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 12%
220th Street West
1.92 mi · 3%
Ash Street
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Merge slight left

19 mi · 00h 22m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Creek
00h 35m from Kasson
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kasson and Partly Cloudy near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Belle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Kasson and 43.2 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

23 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

67 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

100 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kasson and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 49.24 mi (79.24 km).

Kasson

#1 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

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

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue Northwest (-92.750748, 44.029952)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.20
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.10 $18.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.00 $20.00
Premium $4.39 $11.20 $22.40
Diesel $4.86 $12.40 $24.81

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 Lakeville. The current time is 11:30:26.

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.