How far is Kasson, MN from Minnetonka, MN?

The driving distance from Kasson, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.17 mi
01h 33m
Flight
71.43 mi
114.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.43 mi
Kilometers
114.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.17 mi
Kilometers
157.99 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Kasson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kasson
2026-04-23T03:03
Arrive Minnetonka
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Hampton
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

From Kasson
43.3 mi
00h 46m
To Minnetonka
54.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 25 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Crosstown Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    684 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1898 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road 101

    73 m · 11 sec · County Road 101

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
35.2 mi · 36%
MN 55 West
13.2 mi · 13%
Highway 57 Boulevard
10.8 mi · 11%
State Highway 57
10.3 mi · 10%
Crosstown Highway
8.5 mi · 9%
Minnesota State Highway 7
2.69 mi · 3%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
71.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampton
00h 46m from Kasson
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kasson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minnetonka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Kasson and 54.9 miles from Minnetonka.

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

The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kasson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minnetonka.

Stop Ideas Near Hampton

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

37 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

42 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

90 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

114 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kasson and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 71.43 mi (114.95 km).

Kasson

#1 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

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

#2 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue Northwest (-92.750748, 44.029952)
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.70
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.35 $24.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.39 $15.20 $30.39
Diesel $4.86 $16.83 $33.66

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 Minnetonka. The current time is 03:03:34.

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.