How far is Minneapolis, MN from Kasson, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Kasson, MN is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
93.26 mi
01h 49m
Flight
70.34 mi
113.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.34 mi
Kilometers
113.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.26 mi
Kilometers
150.09 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kasson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Kasson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
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
Faribault
MN

City in Minnesota, United States of America

From Minneapolis
46.6 mi
00h 54m
To Kasson
46.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South

    1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    124 m · 16 sec · South 10th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-35W South

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2677 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Rochester

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

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

    1881 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mantorville Avenue South

    2464 ft · 1 min · Mantorville Avenue South

  11. 11

    Turn left

    23 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mantorville Avenue South

    128 m · 14 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  13. 13

    Continue on Mantorville Avenue South

    20 m · 3 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    637 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    51 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35W South
65.6 mi · 70%
US 14 East
25.8 mi · 28%
3rd Avenue South
0.63 mi · 1%
Mantorville Avenue South
0.56 mi · 1%
MN 57
0.36 mi
East Main Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I-35W South

Merge slight right

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faribault
00h 54m from Minneapolis
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Kasson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Faribault is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Minneapolis and 46.7 miles from Kasson.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Kasson.

Stop Ideas Near Faribault

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

65 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

75 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Kasson. Straight-line distance: 70.34 mi (113.2 km).

Minneapolis

#1 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Kasson

#2 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,530
Coordinates44.0299600, -92.7507400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Kasson (-92.75074, 44.02996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.74 $23.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.90 $25.80
Premium $4.39 $14.45 $28.90
Diesel $4.86 $16.00 $32.01

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 Minneapolis and Kasson. The current time is 23:35:01.

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.