How far is Minnetonka, MN from Kasson, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Kasson, MN is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
97.75 mi
01h 54m
Flight
71.43 mi
114.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.43 mi
Kilometers
114.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.75 mi
Kilometers
157.31 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kasson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka
2026-04-23T05:50
Arrive Kasson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka
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 City
MN

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

From Minnetonka
48.8 mi
00h 57m
To Kasson
48.9 mi
00h 57m

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 Minnetonka and Kasson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 101

    859 ft · 26 sec · County Road 101

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 101

    1049 ft · 33 sec · County Road 101

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    2110 ft · 33 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 494 South

    2420 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Rochester

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

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

    1881 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mantorville Avenue South

    2464 ft · 1 min · Mantorville Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn left

    23 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mantorville Avenue South

    128 m · 14 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  16. 16

    Continue on Mantorville Avenue South

    20 m · 3 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    637 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    51 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
57.5 mi · 59%
US 14 East
25.8 mi · 26%
I 494 South
10.5 mi · 11%
Minnesota State Highway 7
2.45 mi · 3%
Mantorville Avenue South
0.56 mi · 1%
County Road 101
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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
71.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon City
00h 57m from Minnetonka
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka to Kasson?

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Minnetonka and 48.9 miles from Kasson.

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

The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cannon City

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

59 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

71 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

118 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Kasson. Straight-line distance: 71.43 mi (114.95 km).

Minnetonka

#1 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Kasson

#2 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,530
Coordinates44.0299600, -92.7507400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)
End: Kasson (-92.75074, 44.02996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.06 L · about $12.31
Round trip
$24.63
6.9 gal · 26.12 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.31 $24.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.53 $27.05
Premium $4.39 $15.15 $30.30
Diesel $4.86 $16.78 $33.56

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 Minnetonka and Kasson. The current time is 05:50:28.

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.