How far is Maple Grove, MN from Kasson, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Kasson, MN is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
105.3 mi
02h 02m
Flight
79.96 mi
128.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.96 mi
Kilometers
128.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.3 mi
Kilometers
169.47 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kasson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-23T08:53
Arrive Kasson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dundas
MN

City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

From Maple Grove
52.6 mi
01h 01m
To Kasson
52.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Kasson.

  1. 1

    Start on Bass Lake Road

    2569 ft · 54 sec · Bass Lake Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 494 South

    89 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South

    1372 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Rochester

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 57, CR 13: Kasson, Mantorville

    1881 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mantorville Avenue South

    2464 ft · 1 min · Mantorville Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn left

    23 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mantorville Avenue South

    128 m · 14 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  14. 14

    Continue on Mantorville Avenue South

    20 m · 3 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    637 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    51 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
57.5 mi · 55%
US 14 East
25.8 mi · 25%
I 494 South
20.4 mi · 19%
Mantorville Avenue South
0.56 mi · 1%
Bass Lake Road
0.49 mi
MN 57
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

56.9 mi · 01h 02m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundas
01h 01m from Maple Grove
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Grove to Kasson?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Dundas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Maple Grove and 52.7 miles from Kasson.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dundas

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

54 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

59 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and Kasson. Straight-line distance: 79.96 mi (128.68 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Kasson

#2 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,530
Coordinates44.0299600, -92.7507400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Kasson (-92.75074, 44.02996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.55
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.28 $26.55
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.59 $29.17
Premium $4.39 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $4.86 $18.09 $36.19

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 Maple Grove and Kasson. The current time is 08:53:40.

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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.