Burnsville, MN Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Burnsville, MN is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 98 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Burnsville, MN spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
223.6 mi
Jordan, MN
Quickest Drive
22m
Mendota Heights, MN
Plan Around Burnsville, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Burnsville, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Burnsville, MN
Driving from Burnsville, MN
On average, trips departing from Burnsville, MN run 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 5m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 224 miles (4h 40m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Burnsville, MN are Jordan, MN (223.6 mi, 4h 40m), Grand Rapids, MN (193.5 mi, 4h 1m), Sartell, MN (89.2 mi, 1h 49m), Minnetrista, MN (32.7 mi, 53m), and North Oaks, MN (31.2 mi, 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.98 per gallon. For the typical 98-mile trip from Burnsville, MN, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Burnsville, MN and 3 routes heading into Burnsville, MN, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 224 miles.
The longest mapped route from Burnsville, MN covers 224 miles and takes approximately 4h 40m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Burnsville, MN runs about 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.98/gallon for regular), the average 98-mile trip from Burnsville, MN costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Burnsville, MN include Jordan, MN, Grand Rapids, MN, Sartell, MN and Minnetrista, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Burnsville, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
64,295
Median Income
$83,953
Median Home Value
$335,100
Median Age
36.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Burnsville, MN at a Glance
Founded
1855
Elevation
974 ft
Area
27 mi²
Notable People from Burnsville, MN
A sampling of people born in Burnsville, MN.
Cole Aldrich
1988
American professional basketball player
Tyus Jones
1996
American professional basketball player
Laura Osnes
1985
actress
Brock Boeser
1997
American ice hockey player
Cedric Yarbrough
1973
American actor, comedian
TeTori Dixon
1992
American volleyball player
Kelsey Mann
1974
American film director
Mike Lundin
1984
American ice hockey player
Jarred Tinordi
1992
American ice hockey player
City data from Wikidata (Q736586), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Burnsville, MN
Burnsville is a city in Minnesota.
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