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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Kasson, MN is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.83 mi
03h 04m
Flight
126.4 mi
203.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.4 mi
Kilometers
203.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.83 mi
Kilometers
254.01 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kasson
Fri, May 15, 3:28 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Fri, May 15, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-05-15T12:24
Arrive Kasson
Fri, May 15, 3:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Burnsville
MN

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

From Saint Cloud
78.9 mi
01h 32m
To Kasson
79 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Rochester

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

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

    1881 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mantorville Avenue South

    2464 ft · 1 min · Mantorville Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn left

    23 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mantorville Avenue South

    128 m · 14 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  20. 20

    Continue on Mantorville Avenue South

    20 m · 3 sec · Mantorville Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    637 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    51 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
57.5 mi · 36%
Roosevelt Road
49.7 mi · 31%
US 14 East
25.8 mi · 16%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 14%
Washington Memorial Drive
0.67 mi
Mantorville Avenue South
0.56 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
01h 32m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Saint Cloud and Mostly Clear near Kasson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 79 miles from Kasson.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Saint Cloud and Mostly Clear near Kasson.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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 Burnsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 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 2.7 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 5.1 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 Burnsville.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

112 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Kasson. Straight-line distance: 126.4 mi (203.42 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Kasson

#2 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,530
Coordinates44.0299600, -92.7507400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Kasson (-92.75074, 44.02996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.08 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.76
11.14 gal · 42.16 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.88 $39.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.84 $43.68
Premium $4.39 $24.46 $48.93
Diesel $4.86 $27.09 $54.18

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Kasson. The current time is 12:24:47.

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.