Burnsville, MN Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Burnsville, MN is a local road trip base with 19 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 39 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Burnsville, MN head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
19
Longest Drive
166.4 mi
Hermantown, MN
Quickest Drive
21m
Shakopee, MN
Plan Around Burnsville, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Burnsville, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Burnsville, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Burnsville, MN
Burnsville, MN to Hermantown, MN
Burnsville, MN to Anoka, MN
Burnsville, MN to Champlin, MN
Burnsville, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN
Burnsville, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Burnsville, MN to Arden Hills, MN
Burnsville, MN to Minnetonka, MN
Burnsville, MN to Minneapolis, MN
Burnsville, MN to Inver Grove Heights, MN
Burnsville, MN to Shakopee, MN
Driving from Burnsville, MN
On average, trips departing from Burnsville, MN run 39 miles with a drive time of roughly 50m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 166 miles (3h 10m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Burnsville, MN are Hermantown, MN (166.4 mi, 3h 10m), Anoka, MN (34.8 mi, 48m), Champlin, MN (33.9 mi, 47m), West Co on Rapids, MN (31.6 mi, 44m), and Maple Grove, MN (28.8 mi, 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 39-mile trip from Burnsville, MN, budget about $5 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 10 mapped routes leaving Burnsville, MN and 9 routes heading into Burnsville, MN, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 166 miles.
The longest mapped route from Burnsville, MN covers 166 miles and takes approximately 3h 10m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Burnsville, MN runs about 39 miles with a drive time of roughly 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 39-mile trip from Burnsville, MN costs roughly $5 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 Hermantown, MN, Anoka, MN, Champlin, MN and West Co on Rapids, 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.
Traveler Guide to Burnsville, MN
Burnsville is a city in Minnesota.
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