How far is Vernon, MN from Wasioja, MN?
The driving distance from Vernon, MN to Wasioja, MN is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Wasioja.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Wasioja.
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Start on 720th Street
37 m · 11 sec · 720th Street
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Turn right onto 250th Avenue
8 mi · 16 min · 250th Avenue
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Continue on County Road 13
2177 ft · 46 sec · County Road 13
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Continue on 8th Street Southeast
896 ft · 24 sec · 8th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Mantorville Avenue South
2737 ft · 1 min · Mantorville Avenue South
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Turn left
23 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Mantorville Avenue South
128 m · 14 sec · Mantorville Avenue South
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Continue on Mantorville Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · Mantorville Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mantorville Avenue North
39 m · 3 sec · Mantorville Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Mantorville Avenue North
1774 ft · 38 sec · Mantorville Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 57
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 57
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 57
2933 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 57
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Turn left onto 600th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 600th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 600th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon and Wasioja.
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.
250th Avenue
Turn right onto 250th Avenue
8 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vernon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wasioja.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vernon to Wasioja?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kasson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Vernon and 8 miles from Wasioja.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vernon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wasioja.
Stop Ideas Near Kasson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Wasioja. Straight-line distance: 12.87 mi (20.72 km).
#1 Vernon
Township in Dodge County, Minnesota
| Population | 689 |
| Coordinates | 43.9033000, -92.7382400 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wasioja
Township in Dodge County, Minnesota
| Population | 929 |
| Coordinates | 44.0802400, -92.8193600 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wasioja (-92.81936, 44.08024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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