Origin
Burnsville, MN
Morning in Burnsville on Sunday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burnsville, MN to Inver Grove Heights, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Inver Grove Heights, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Burnsville, MN to Inver Grove Heights, MN is 15 miles and takes about 23m via I 35E, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip connecting two points within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota. The drive primarily utilizes interstate highways, making it an efficient option for local travel or a quick connection between communities. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a single-day journey with minimal need for extensive planning. Consider this a practical point-to-point drive rather than a scenic excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| 70th Street East | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Cliff Road East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| MN 13 | 2 mi | 2m |
| 70th Street West | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lone Oak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, MN and Inver Grove Heights, MN.
1
Start on Nicollet Avenue South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicollet Avenue South
2
Turn right onto MN 13
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 13
3
Turn right onto CR 32
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cliff Road East
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 35E North
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 98
Toward CR 26: Lone Oak Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CH 26
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lone Oak Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on CH 26
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
70th Street West
9
Enter roundabout onto CH 26
104 ft
·
1 sec
·
70th Street West
10
Continue on CH 26
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
70th Street West
11
Enter roundabout onto CH 26
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
70th Street East
12
Continue on CH 26
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
70th Street East
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
CH 26
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 32 / Cliff Road East
Turn right onto CR 32 / Cliff Road East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward I 35E North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 35E North
5
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 35E
Merge onto I 35E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward CR 26: Lone Oak Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 98
Toward CR 26: Lone Oak Road
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CH 26 / Lone Oak Road
Turn right onto CH 26 / Lone Oak Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.46 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Morning in Inver Grove Heights on Sunday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 10 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:05PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 2:04PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
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
11 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
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 a mixed bag, with 41% of the journey taking place on the interstate. You'll experience stretches of faster highway driving, including a continuous 4.2-mile segment on I 35E, which allows for steady progress. The route also incorporates local roads like 70th Street East and Cliff Road East, introducing some variation as you navigate through suburban landscapes. While not a high-mileage trek, the transition between highway and surface streets is noticeable, offering a brief change of pace before reaching your destination.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near CR 32 / Cliff Road East.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.6 miles (CR 32 / Cliff Road East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 23m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on I 35E. 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 Inver Grove Heights, 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 2.6 miles (CR 32 / Cliff Road East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Inver Grove Heights, 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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