Origin
Burnsville, MN
Night in Burnsville on Friday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burnsville, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26 mi
42 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Brooklyn Center, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Burnsville, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN covers 26 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W, I 94, Nicollet Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on I 35W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 26 miles, with most of the trip on I 35W and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.5 miles on I 35W.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 8 decision points packed into just 26 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 35W North: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35W North: Minneapolis
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MN 65
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 65 toward I 94 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 West
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West
7
25.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 13.5 mi | 17m |
| I 94 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MN 13 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MN 65 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 13.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, MN and Brooklyn Center, MN.
1
Start on Nicollet Avenue South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicollet Avenue South
2
Turn left onto MN 13
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MN 13
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 35W North: Minneapolis
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 35W
13 mi
·
17 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 65
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
MN 65
Toward I 94 West
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 94; MN 55
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
I 94; MN 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn sharp left onto CR 152
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on CR 152
457 ft
·
19 sec
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 152
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
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
Brooklyn Center, MN
Night in Brooklyn Center on Friday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
1 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
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burnsville, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN covers 26 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W, I 94, Nicollet Avenue South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 miles from Burnsville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.87 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 8 decision points packed into just 26 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Burnsville, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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