Origin
Burnsville, MN
Afternoon in Burnsville on Thursday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burnsville, MN to Olmsted County, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
82.3 mi
132 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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Olmsted County, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Burnsville, MN to Olmsted County, MN covers 82.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, 160th Street West, County 14 Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.1 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Burnsville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 82.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Burnsville, MN to Olmsted County, MN covers 82.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near CR 23 / Cedar Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.3 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (CR 23 / Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (US 52): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 23 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 23 / Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward US 52 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 52 South
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 52
Merge onto US 52
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
32.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 96
Toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
8
72.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward CR 22: W Circle Drive, 55th Street NW
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward CR 22: W Circle Drive, 55th Street NW
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 Olmsted County, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 24: Cannon Falls along the way.
Cr 24: Cannon Falls
32.5 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 46.1 mi | 53m |
| 160th Street West | 8 mi | 11m |
| County 14 Boulevard | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| County 9 Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| East Circle Drive Northeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| 55th Street Northwest | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 140th Street West | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 46.1 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, MN and Olmsted County, MN.
1
Start on Nicollet Avenue South
72 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nicollet Avenue South
2
Continue on Nicollet Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Nicollet Avenue South
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto CR 38
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McAndrews Road East
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR 38
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
138th Street East
5
Turn right onto 140th Street West
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
140th Street West
6
Turn right onto CR 23
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 46
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
160th Street West
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on CR 46
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Brandel Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 52 South
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 52
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 96
Toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 24
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
County 24 Boulevard
13
Continue on CR 24
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
County 24 Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto CR 14
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
County 14 Boulevard
15
Continue on CR 14
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
County 14 Boulevard
16
Turn left onto CR 9
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County 9 Boulevard
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 52 South
18
Merge onto US 52
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 52
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 59
Toward CR 22: W Circle Drive, 55th Street NW
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto CR 22
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
55th Street Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on CR 22
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
48th Street Northeast
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto CR 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue North
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto CR 22
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Circle Drive Northeast
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on CR 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
30th Avenue Southeast
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on Towne Club Parkway Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Towne Club Parkway Southeast
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
210 ft
·
6 sec
·
Eastwood Road Southeast
28
Turn right
138 ft
·
20 sec
29
At end of road, turn left
0.3 mi
·
3 min
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.1 miles from Burnsville, MN, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olmsted County, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Burnsville, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burnsville, MN
This is one driving day of about 82.3 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Burnsville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 52 for about 46.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.1 mi from Burnsville, MN · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Burnsville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Olmsted County, MN
The final approach into Olmsted County, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.25 one way
$24.50 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $13.20 | $26.39 |
| premium | $4.53 | $14.68 | $29.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.17 | $36.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.64 | $3.95 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.52 | $5.27 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Olmsted County, MN
Afternoon in Olmsted County on Thursday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 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
1h 54m 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 Olmsted County, MN covers 82.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, 160th Street West, County 14 Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.1 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 $12.25 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.3 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (CR 23 / Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (US 52): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Burnsville, MN to Olmsted County, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 24: Cannon Falls along the way.
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