Burnsville, MN Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Burnsville, MN is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 16-mile quick runs to 166-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Burnsville, MN head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
166.4 mi
Hermantown, MN
Quickest Drive
11m
Eagan, MN
Plan Around Burnsville, MN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Burnsville, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Burnsville, MN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Burnsville, MN
Driving from Burnsville, MN
On average, trips departing from Burnsville, MN run 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 166 miles (3h 10m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Burnsville, MN are Hermantown, MN (166.4 mi, 3h 10m) and Minneapolis, MN (16.4 mi, 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 91-mile trip from Burnsville, MN, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Burnsville, MN and 4 routes heading into Burnsville, MN, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 166 miles.
The longest mapped route from Burnsville, MN covers 166 miles and takes approximately 3h 10m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Burnsville, MN runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 91-mile trip from Burnsville, MN costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Burnsville, MN include Hermantown, MN and Minneapolis, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Burnsville, MN
Trips to Burnsville, MN
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