How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Kasota, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Kasota, MN is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
123.68 mi
02h 32m
Flight
88.17 mi
141.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.17 mi
Kilometers
141.89 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.68 mi
Kilometers
199.04 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kasota
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Kasota
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
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
Minnetonka Mills
MN

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Saint Cloud
61.8 mi
01h 16m
To Kasota
61.9 mi
01h 16m

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 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Kasota.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Kasota.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue North

    122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    2434 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1919 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11

  16. 16

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 40

    3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11

  21. 21

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 27 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    1027 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    1484 ft · 43 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Rabbit Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Rabbit Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hill Street

    543 ft · 17 sec · East Hill Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Rice Street

    31 m · 5 sec · North Rice Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rice Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Kasota.

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
49.7 mi · 40%
County Road 11
32 mi · 26%
I 494 South
15.9 mi · 13%
MN 5 West
13.1 mi · 11%
Rabbit Road
2.31 mi · 2%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Merge slight left

45.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnetonka Mills
01h 16m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kasota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Kasota?

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Saint Cloud and 61.9 miles from Kasota.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kasota.

Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minnetonka Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnetonka Mills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Kasota. Straight-line distance: 88.17 mi (141.89 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kasota

Township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Population1,666
Coordinates44.2924700, -93.9649600
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Kasota (-93.96496, 44.29247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.52 L · about $15.56
Round trip
$31.12
8.72 gal · 33.04 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.56 $31.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.39 $19.15 $38.30
Diesel $4.86 $21.21 $42.41

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 Saint Cloud and Kasota. The current time is 02:08:43.

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.