How far is Kasson, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Kasson, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
157.72 mi
02h 30m
Flight
126.4 mi
203.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.4 mi
Kilometers
203.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.72 mi
Kilometers
253.82 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Fri, May 15, 1:59 PM CDT
Return by in Kasson
Fri, May 15, 4:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kasson
2026-05-15T11:29
Arrive Saint Cloud
Fri, May 15, 1:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Little Canada
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Kasson
72.3 mi
01h 15m
To Saint Cloud
85.4 mi
01h 15m

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
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kasson and Saint Cloud.

  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 right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  24. 24

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  33. 33

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
45.7 mi · 29%
US 52 North
45.4 mi · 29%
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 12%
Highway 57 Boulevard
10.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 57
10.3 mi · 7%
I 35E North
5.13 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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Canada
01h 15m from Kasson
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kasson and Partly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kasson to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Kasson and 85.4 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Canada

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Little Canada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kasson and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 126.4 mi (203.42 km).

Kasson

#1 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,530
Coordinates44.0299600, -92.7507400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue Northwest (-92.750748, 44.029952)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.07 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.76
11.14 gal · 42.14 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.88 $39.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.84 $43.68
Premium $4.39 $24.46 $48.93
Diesel $4.86 $27.09 $54.18

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 Saint Cloud. The current time is 11:29:10.

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.