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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Kasota, MN is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
73.77 mi
01h 39m
Flight
62.18 mi
100.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.18 mi
Kilometers
100.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.77 mi
Kilometers
118.72 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kasota
Mon, May 4, 7:37 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Mon, May 4, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-05-04T05:58
Arrive Kasota
Mon, May 4, 7:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
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
Jordan
MN

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Paul
36.8 mi
00h 49m
To Kasota
36.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    60 m · 14 sec · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street West

    769 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street

    81 m · 13 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West

    80 m · 9 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Exchange Street South

    1169 ft · 40 sec · Exchange Street South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1077 ft · 44 sec · Eagle Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Shepard Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 35E South

    1294 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42

    2405 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 42 West

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    44 m · 3 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    674 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West

  25. 25

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 27 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    1027 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    1484 ft · 43 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Rabbit Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Rabbit Road

  31. 31

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

    543 ft · 17 sec · East Hill Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Rice Street

    31 m · 5 sec · North Rice Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rice Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street West
26.8 mi · 36%
I 35E South
14.1 mi · 19%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 7%
Highway 13 South
3.28 mi · 4%
Shepard Road
3.06 mi · 4%
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

2nd Street West

Continue straight

22.7 mi · 00h 27m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
00h 49m from Saint Paul
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Kasota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Saint Paul and 36.9 miles from Kasota.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Kasota.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Kasota. Straight-line distance: 62.18 mi (100.07 km).

Saint Paul

#1 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
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 Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Kasota (-93.96496, 44.29247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.19 $20.39
Premium $4.39 $11.42 $22.84
Diesel $4.86 $12.65 $25.29

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Kasota. The current time is 05:58:19.

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.