Origin
Kasota, MN
Late night in Kasota on Wednesday
Local time
1:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kasota, MN to Bloomington, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
63.5 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kasota, MN
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Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
Kasota to Bloomington is 63.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via US 169 and I 494, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a drive that's mostly highway, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into an afternoon or morning, depending on your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 40 mi | 46m |
| North Minnesota Avenue | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| I 494 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Rabbit Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 35W | 1 mi | 1m |
| 130th Street West | 1 mi | 1m |
| Marystown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 40 mi, about 46m
Traffic on I-494
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 21 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,277 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~298 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 34 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kasota, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on North Rice Street
103 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Rice Street
2
Turn left onto CR 21
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Hill Street
3
Turn left onto CR 45
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Rabbit Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto MN 99
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
5
Continue on MN 99
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Broadway Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 169; MN 22
11 mi
·
13 min
·
North Minnesota Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 169; MN 93
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 169; MN 93
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 169
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 169
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
10
Keep slight right at fork
264 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
11
Turn straight onto CR 78
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
County Road 78
12
Continue on CR 78
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chestnut Boulevard
13
Enter roundabout onto CR 78
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
130th Street West
14
Continue on CR 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
130th Street West
15
Turn left onto CR 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marystown Road
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 169 North
17
Merge onto US 169
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 169
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
23
Merge onto I 35W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Kasota, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 42.8 and 63.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
42.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
7
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
7
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
7
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward 90th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
7
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.06 one way
$20.11 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| premium | $4.85 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 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 | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Late night in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
1:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Jordan, MN
32 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 70% of the route on major roads like US 169 and I 494. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 40 miles on US 169. The transition to surface streets will occur as you approach your destination, indicating a shift from open cruising to more developed areas with varied traffic patterns. Expect a steady pace for the majority of your travel time.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and North Minnesota Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.5 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 42.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
986 ft
752 ft
Total Climb
469 ft
Total Descent
450 ft
Highest Point
986 ft
~22.4 mi in
Elevation Range
234 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kasota, MN to Bloomington, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 78: Chaska along the way.
Cr 78: Chaska
42.5 mi in
|
~52m
About the Cities
Arriving in Bloomington, MN
Full guide →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
- • Nickelodeon Universe — amusement park inside Mall of America
- • SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge — amusement ride
- • SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 63.5 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 (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bloomington, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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