Origin
Burnsville, MN
Late night in Burnsville on Sunday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burnsville, MN to Arden Hills, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burnsville, MN
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Arden Hills, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Burnsville, MN to Arden Hills, MN is 25.4 miles and takes about 35m via I 35W, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on major highways. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for a flexible schedule without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 19.3 mi | 25m |
| Snelling Avenue North | 2 mi | 3m |
| MN 36 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hamline Avenue North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MN 13 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West County Road E | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 19.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, MN and Arden Hills, MN.
1
Start on Nicollet Avenue South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicollet Avenue South
2
Turn left onto MN 13
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MN 13
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 35W North: Minneapolis
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 35W
13 mi
·
17 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 35W
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 35W
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 36
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward MN 51 North: Snelling Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on MN 51
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Snelling Avenue North
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on MN 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamline Avenue North
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward County East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CH 15
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
West County Road E
14
Arrive at destination
CH 15
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 35W North: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35W North: Minneapolis
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MN 36
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
8
21 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MN 36
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 36 toward MN 36
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward MN 51 North: Snelling Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 51 North: Snelling Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.56 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Arden Hills, MN
Late night in Arden Hills on Sunday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 route is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey on major roads like I 35W and MN 36. You'll experience a significant stretch of 19.3 miles on I 35W, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions between interstate travel and surface streets, including Snelling Avenue North, as you approach your destination. Overall, it's a typical urban/suburban highway experience, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Snelling Avenue North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Burnsville, MN
Full guide →Burnsville is a city in Minnesota.
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 35m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on I 35W. 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 Arden Hills, 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 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 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 Arden Hills, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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