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

The driving distance from Kasson, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.85 mi
01h 18m
Flight
65.4 mi
105.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.4 mi
Kilometers
105.25 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.85 mi
Kilometers
110.8 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 9:39 PM CDT
Return by in Kasson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kasson
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 9:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Cannon Falls
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Kasson
34.7 mi
00h 39m
To Saint Paul
34.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue

    693 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on East Lafayette Frontage Road

    2078 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Plato Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Plato Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street South

    2890 ft · 2 min · Wabasha Street South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
43.3 mi · 63%
Highway 57 Boulevard
10.8 mi · 16%
State Highway 57
10.3 mi · 15%
Mantorville Avenue South
0.99 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Plato Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon Falls
00h 39m from Kasson
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kasson and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Kasson and 34.2 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kasson and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

30 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

55 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

88 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

110 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kasson and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 65.4 mi (105.25 km).

Kasson

#1 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,530
Coordinates44.0299600, -92.7507400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul

#2 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.750748, 44.029952)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.53 $19.06
Premium $4.39 $10.67 $21.35
Diesel $4.86 $11.82 $23.64

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 Saint Paul. The current time is 20:20:15.

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.