How far is Maple Grove, MN from Kasota, MN?
The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Kasota, MN is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and Kasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Kasota.
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Start on Bass Lake Road
2569 ft · 54 sec · Bass Lake Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 South
89 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South
1372 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
2434 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway
1919 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 11
94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Continue on County Road 40
3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40
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Turn left onto County Road 11
5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
1027 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
1484 ft · 43 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Turn right onto Rabbit Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Rabbit Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hill Street
543 ft · 17 sec · East Hill Street
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Turn right onto North Rice Street
31 m · 5 sec · North Rice Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Rice Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and Kasota.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 11
Continue straight
22.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Maple Grove and Mostly Sunny near Kasota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Kasota?
The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Maple Grove and 35.6 miles from Kasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maple Grove and Mostly Sunny near Kasota.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jordan.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Kasota. Straight-line distance: 59.42 mi (95.62 km).
#1 Maple Grove
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 72,881 |
| Coordinates | 45.0724600, -93.4557900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kasota
Township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,666 |
| Coordinates | 44.2924700, -93.9649600 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kasota (-93.96496, 44.29247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.02 | $22.05 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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