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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Kasson, MN is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
72.79 mi
01h 39m
Flight
65.4 mi
105.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.4 mi
Kilometers
105.25 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.79 mi
Kilometers
117.14 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kasson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Kasson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM 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
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Cannon Falls
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Paul
36.4 mi
00h 49m
To Kasson
36.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°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 Saint Paul and Kasson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    60 m · 11 sec · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street East

    119 m · 17 sec · 4th Street East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    111 m · 14 sec · Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    696 ft · 31 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Robert Street North

    3166 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plato Boulevard

    1777 ft · 46 sec · Plato Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Lafayette Frontage Road

    1906 ft · 1 min · West Lafayette Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 52 South

    838 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    12 mi · 15 min · Lafayette Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 57, CR 8: Wanamingo

    776 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highway 57 Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 57 Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 57

    41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 57

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 57

    1866 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 57

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 57 Boulevard

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 57 Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 57

    8.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 57

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 57

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 57

  28. 28

    Continue on Mantorville Avenue North

    1773 ft · 38 sec · Mantorville Avenue North

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mantorville Avenue North

    36 m · 3 sec · Mantorville Avenue North

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Mantorville Avenue North

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mantorville Avenue North

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    637 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    51 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rochester
21 mi · 29%
Lafayette Freeway
12 mi · 16%
Highway 57 Boulevard
10.7 mi · 15%
State Highway 57
10.3 mi · 14%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 8%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Rochester

Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

21 mi · 00h 24m

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 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon Falls
00h 49m from Saint Paul
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Sunny near Kasson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 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?

Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Saint Paul and 36.4 miles from Kasson.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.17 one way or $18.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Sunny near Kasson.

Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

30 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

55 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

88 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

110 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Kasson. Straight-line distance: 65.4 mi (105.25 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
Kasson

#2 Kasson

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,530
Coordinates44.0299600, -92.7507400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Kasson (-92.75074, 44.02996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $9.17
Round trip
$18.34
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.17 $18.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.08 $20.15
Premium $4.39 $11.29 $22.57
Diesel $4.86 $12.50 $25.00

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 Paul and Kasson. The current time is 21:43:35.

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.