Origin
Mounds View, MN
Afternoon in Mounds View on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mounds View, MN to Burnsville, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mounds View, MN
Tom Fisk
Burnsville, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Mounds View to Burnsville is 28.7 miles and takes about 38 minutes via I 35W, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Minnesota. You'll be spending most of your time on the interstate, making it a quick and efficient trip. Consider this route for a simple, no-fuss journey between these suburban Twin Cities locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 25.5 mi | 32m |
| Mounds View Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MN 13 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Long Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 25.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mounds View, MN and Burnsville, MN.
1
Start on CH 10
140 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mounds View Boulevard
2
Turn sharp left onto CH 45
107 ft
·
6 sec
·
Long Lake Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CH 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mounds View Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 35W South, US 10 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 35W
26 mi
·
32 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 3A
Toward MN 13 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto MN 13
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
MN 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Nicollet Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicollet Avenue South
9
Continue on Nicollet Avenue South
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Nicollet Avenue South
10
Arrive at destination
Nicollet Avenue South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CH 45 / Long Lake Road
Turn sharp left onto CH 45 / Long Lake Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard
Turn left onto CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MN 13 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 3A
Toward MN 13 North
5
27.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
MN 13
Merge onto MN 13
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Burnsville, MN
Afternoon in Burnsville on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 91% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 25.5 miles on I 35W. Expect a consistent driving pace for the majority of your journey. The character of the drive is largely defined by the interstate, offering a direct path with minimal deviations.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Mounds View Boulevard. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 45 / Long Lake Road.
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 28.7 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (CH 45 / Long Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; near the start (CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 38m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.5 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 Burnsville, 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: near the start (CH 45 / Long Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; near the start (CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 35W): 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 Burnsville, 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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