Origin
Burnsville, MN
Morning in Burnsville on Monday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burnsville, MN to Red Wing, MN
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
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6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burnsville, MN
Tom Fisk
Red Wing, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Burnsville, MN to Red Wing, MN covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 61, 160th Street West, US 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Route 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.81 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.8 miles from Burnsville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Burnsville, MN to Red Wing, MN covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m, 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near CR 23 / Cedar Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 47.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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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
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~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
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~26m in
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US 52
Merge onto US 52
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
23.1 mi into trip
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~34m in
Take the exit toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
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.
Toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
6
39.9 mi into trip
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~57m in
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US 61 / Route 61
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61 / Route 61
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Burnsville, MN to Red Wing, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Farmington along the way.
Farmington
23.1 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 61 | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| 160th Street West | 8 mi | 11m |
| US 52 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cedar Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| 140th Street West | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Brandel Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 61
— 15.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, MN and Red Wing, 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
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on this road
352 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
13
Turn left onto MN 50
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
14
Continue on MN 50
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 61
378 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
16
Continue on US 61
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 61
17
Enter roundabout onto US 61
122 ft
·
1 sec
·
Route 61
18
Continue on US 61
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 61
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 61
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 61
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto West Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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West Avenue
22
Turn left onto West 5th Street
286 ft
·
12 sec
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West 5th Street
23
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
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 23.8 miles from Burnsville, MN, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.8 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 47.6 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.8 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Wing, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burnsville, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burnsville, MN
This is one driving day of about 47.6 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burnsville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Route 61 for about 15.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Burnsville, MN · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Burnsville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Red Wing, MN
The final approach into Red Wing, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Red Wing, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.62 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| premium | $4.39 | $8.23 | $16.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Red Wing, MN
Morning in Red Wing on Monday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
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
1h 9m 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 Red Wing, MN covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 61, 160th Street West, US 52. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 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 $6.81 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 47.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 Red Wing, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Farmington along the way.
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