Origin
Burnsville, MN
Morning in Burnsville on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burnsville, MN to Shakopee, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Shakopee, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 13.5-mile drive from Burnsville, MN to Shakopee, MN is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 21 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on MN 13 and US 169 BUS, with a substantial 84% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short trip is around $2, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. Given its brevity and focus on highway travel, this route is perfect for a quick local trip or an addition to a larger Midwest adventure. You'll stay within Minnesota for the entire duration of this drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 84% of the drive utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles along MN 13. While the profile suggests a highway-centric journey, transitions between MN 13, US 169 BUS, and Nicollet Avenue South will offer some variation. The drive is designed for efficiency, moving you quickly between your starting and ending points in the Midwest.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 13 and US 169 BUS. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MN 13.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 13.4 miles (Holmes Street South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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 right at fork toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
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 North, CR 101: Shakopee
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Holmes Street South
Turn left onto Holmes Street South
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 Shakopee, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 101: Shakopee along the way.
Cr 101: Shakopee
6.4 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 13 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| US 169 BUS | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Holmes Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 13
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, MN and Shakopee, 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 right at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 169 BUS; CR 101
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 169 BUS; CR 101
Toward Shakopee
5
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
1st Avenue East
6
Turn left onto Holmes Street South
177 ft
·
9 sec
·
Holmes Street South
7
Turn right
71 ft
·
5 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.02 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Shakopee, MN
Morning in Shakopee on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 Shakopee, MN covers 13.5 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 13, US 169 BUS, 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 6.7 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 $2.01 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 straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 13.4 miles (Holmes Street South): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Burnsville, MN to Shakopee, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 101: Shakopee along the way.
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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