Origin
Oakdale, MN
Late night in Oakdale on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakdale, 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
33m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, MN
Tom Fisk
Burnsville, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 25.1-mile drive from Oakdale, MN to Burnsville, MN is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 33 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is very budget-friendly. The majority of your travel, 85% to be exact, will be on the highway, making it a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B within the Midwest region. You'll primarily navigate via I-494 and I-35E, with a brief section on East 134th Street.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| I 35E | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| East 134th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| I 694 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 11 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 12.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, MN and Burnsville, MN.
1
Start on CH 10
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
10th Street North
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 694 South
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 694
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 694
4
Continue on I 494
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 494
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 70
Toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E South: Albert Lea
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35E
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 90
Toward CR 11
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
254 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn straight onto CR 11
371 ft
·
15 sec
·
CR 11
12
Turn left onto East 134th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East 134th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Nicollet Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Nicollet Avenue South
14
Arrive at destination
Nicollet Avenue South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 694 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 694 South
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 494
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 70
Toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Sa...
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South: Albert Lea
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South: Albert Lea
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward CR 11
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 90
Toward CR 11
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.47 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
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
Burnsville, MN
Late night in Burnsville on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
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
2 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
33m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route, with 85% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a significant stretch of 12.2 miles on I-494, offering uninterrupted travel. The road character is largely consistent, characterized by the efficiency of interstate driving. While not a winding scenic byway, it provides a direct and predictable path, making it easy to maintain a steady pace. The transition between I-494 and I-35E is seamless, keeping you on fast-paced roads for most of the short trip.
85% 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: 12.2 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and I 35E. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 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 10 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (I 494): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakdale, MN and Burnsville, MN, road signs point toward Saint Paul and Cr 11.
Saint Paul
13.4 mi in
|
~17m
Cr 11
22.8 mi in
|
~28m
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 33m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on I 494. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (I 494): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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