Origin
Burnsville, MN
Late night in Burnsville on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burnsville, MN to East Bethel, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 16, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burnsville, MN
Wikimedia Commons
East Bethel, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Burnsville, MN to East Bethel, MN is 45.6 miles and takes about 59 minutes via I 35W and US 10, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within Minnesota, ideal for a single day. You'll primarily be on major highways, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points in the Midwest. Plan for a quick commute that avoids the need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 26.4 mi | 33m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| US 10 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Viking Boulevard Northeast | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MN 13 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 26.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, MN and East Bethel, 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 left at fork onto I 35W
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
222 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right onto MN 65
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
181 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 22
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Viking Boulevard Northeast
15
Arrive at destination
CR 22
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Burnsville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 28.1 — 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
6
21 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 10 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.67 one way
$15.34 round trip
$4.27/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| premium | $5.04 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
East Bethel, MN
Late night in East Bethel on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
59m 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?
About 65% of this 45.6-mile drive is on highways, with the longest stretch covering 26.4 miles on I 35W. Expect a significant portion of your travel time to be on this major freeway. The transition to surface roads, like Central Avenue Northeast and US 10, will likely involve more frequent exits and local traffic. This shift from high-speed interstate cruising to more regulated speeds on arterial roads is a noticeable change.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Central Avenue Northeast. 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 12 decision points packed into just 45.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
975 ft
786 ft
Total Climb
221 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
975 ft
Elevation Range
189 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Spyhouse Coffee
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
20min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Minneapolis, MN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 07:00-19:00
Visit websiteDunn Bros
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
20min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Minneapolis, MN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa,Su 07:00-17:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
20min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
20min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: ice_cream
Hours: Su-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00
Visit websiteBob's Java Hut
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
20min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Minneapolis, MN
Cuisine: coffee
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00
Visit websiteSpyhouse Coffee Shop
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
20min in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Minneapolis
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su,PH 07:00-19:00
Visit websiteWendy's
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
20min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Minneapolis, MN
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 07:00-20:00
Visit websiteMaria's Cafe
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
20min in
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Minneapolis
Cuisine: colombian
Visit websitePhở Hòa Noodle Soup
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
20min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Minneapolis, MN
Cuisine: vietnamese;noodle
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Visit websiteMeet Up Noodle
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
20min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Minneapolis
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:45
Visit websiteThe Oceanaire Seafood Room
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
20min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Minneapolis
Cuisine: sushi
Visit websiteGreat Dragon Buffet
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
27min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Saint Anthony, MN
Cuisine: chinese
Visit websiteGibb's Museum
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
27min in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Visit website
Midway Motel
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
27min in
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Arriving in East Bethel, MN
Full guide →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 59m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.4 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 East Bethel, 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 East Bethel, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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