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Trip from Albertville, MN to Burnsville, MN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

56m

Distance

45 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Albertville, MN

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city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Burnsville, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Albertville, MN to Burnsville, MN covers 45 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 494, I 94, I 35W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.9 miles on I 494. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 45 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 56m highway drive covering 45 miles, with most of the trip on I 494 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.9 miles on I 494.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 494 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 60th Street Northeast.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 45 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (60th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 37 / 61st Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 60th Street Northeast

Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 37 / 61st Street Northeast

Turn right onto CR 37 / 61st Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

7
14.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 494 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 216 Toward I 494 South
7
37.1 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5B Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
7
43.5 mi into trip | ~53m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 494 21.9 mi 27m
I 94 13.8 mi 14m
I 35W 5.9 mi 6m
Nicollet Avenue South 0.8 mi 1m
MN 13 0.5 mi <1m
61st Street Northeast 0.2 mi <1m
60th Street Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
Main Avenue Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 494 — 21.9 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albertville, MN and Burnsville, MN.

1

Start on this road

85 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast

205 ft · 12 sec · 60th Street Northeast
3

Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast

192 ft · 9 sec · Main Avenue Northeast
4

Turn right onto CR 37

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 61st Street Northeast
5

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6

Merge onto I 94

14 mi · 14 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 216 Toward I 494 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 494

22 mi · 27 min · I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 5B Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · this road
Exit 5B Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
11

Merge onto I 35W

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 3A Toward MN 13 North Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Merge onto MN 13

0.5 mi · 42 sec · MN 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Nicollet Avenue South

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nicollet Avenue South
15

Continue on Nicollet Avenue South

289 ft · 13 sec · Nicollet Avenue South
16

Arrive at destination

Nicollet Avenue South

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.5 mi from Albertville, MN · 26m into the drive

Downtown Minnetonka Mills, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Minnetonka Mills, MN

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

Maple Grove, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Minnetonka Mills, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Albertville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burnsville, MN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Burnsville, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.70 one way

$13.39 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $7.22 $14.43
premium $4.53 $8.03 $16.06
diesel $5.61 $9.94 $19.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.94 $1.80
EV Truck/SUV 18 0 $6.30 $2.88

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Albertville, MN

Late night in Albertville on Friday

Local time

1:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 10 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 1:40PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:08AM CDT until April 19 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Burnsville, MN

Late night in Burnsville on Friday

Local time

1:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 5 to 10 mph 68% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 1:40PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:08AM CDT until April 19 at 3:00PM 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

5 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

56m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Albertville, MN to Burnsville, MN covers 45 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494, I 94, I 35W. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Albertville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 45 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (60th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 37 / 61st Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Albertville, MN to Burnsville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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