Origin
Burnsville, MN
Late night in Burnsville on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burnsville, MN to Chaska, MN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Chaska, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Burnsville, MN to Chaska, MN covers 18.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, MN 13, Chestnut Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 18.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and MN 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.3 miles on US 169.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and MN 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MN 13.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 6 decision points packed into just 18.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MN 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 13
Turn left onto MN 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 169 South, CR 21: Mankato
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 169 South, CR 21: Mankato
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
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 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
8
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 41: Chaska
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 41: Chaska
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burnsville, MN to Chaska, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 21: Mankato along the way.
Cr 21: Mankato
6.4 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| MN 13 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Chestnut Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Chestnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, MN and Chaska, MN.
1
Start on Nicollet Avenue South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicollet Avenue South
2
Turn left onto MN 13
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
MN 13
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
2.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 169 South, CR 21: Mankato
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 169
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
213 ft
·
7 sec
Toward MN 41: Chaska
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto MN 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Boulevard
8
Continue on MN 41
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
9
Turn left onto CR 61
134 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 6th Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CR 61
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.39 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Chaska, MN
Late night in Chaska on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
25 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
24m 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 Chaska, MN covers 18.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, MN 13, Chestnut Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 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 $2.69 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 6 decision points packed into just 18.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MN 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Burnsville, MN to Chaska, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 21: Mankato along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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