Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, MN
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Kasota, MN
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The drive from Bloomington, MN to Kasota, MN covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, MN 13, I 35W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.9 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 44.9 mi | 52m |
| MN 13 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 35W | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Rabbit Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Louisville Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| 147th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Red Rock Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, MN and Kasota, MN.
Start on West 90th Street
Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35W
Take the exit
Merge onto MN 13
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 169
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on CR 78
Turn right onto Louisville Road
Turn right onto 147th Street
Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 169
Continue on US 169
Continue on US 169
Turn left onto MN 99
Continue on MN 99
Turn right onto CR 45
At end of road, turn right onto CR 21
Turn right onto North Rice Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Bloomington, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward MN 13 South: Shakopee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward US 169 South, CR 21: Mankato
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| premium | $4.85 | $12.02 | $24.05 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
5:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Kasota on Friday
Local time
5:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
56°F
Jordan, MN
32 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
63 mi in 1h 20m, mostly highway — 44.9 mi of that is on US 169.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and MN 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Bloomington Freeway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Bloomington Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
435 ft
Total Descent
454 ft
Highest Point
989 ft
~40.5 mi in
Elevation Range
268 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bloomington, MN to Kasota, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 21: Mankato along the way.
Cr 21: Mankato
Founded 1843
Bloomington, Minnesota is a suburb of Minneapolis. It is near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP IATA) and home to the Mall of America, the United States' largest shopping mall. Bloomington has a population of 89,000 people (as of 2021). Bloomington was established as a post–World War II housing boom suburb connected to Minneapolis's urban street grid, and is served by two major freeways: Interstate 35W and Interstate 494.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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