Trip from Burnsville, MN to Stewartville, MN

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

89.2 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Burnsville, MN, MN

Burnsville, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Burnsville, MN to Stewartville, MN covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Nicollet Avenue South, McAndrews Road East, 138th Street East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.76 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

44.6 miles from Burnsville, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 89.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nicollet Avenue South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Burnsville, MN to Stewartville, MN is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burnsville, MN to Stewartville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Nicollet Avenue South Unavailable Refreshing
McAndrews Road East Unavailable Refreshing
138th Street East Unavailable Refreshing
140th Street West Unavailable Refreshing
Cedar Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
160th Street West Unavailable Refreshing
Brandel Drive Unavailable Refreshing
US 52 South Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Nicollet Avenue South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, MN and Stewartville, 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
3

Turn left onto McAndrews Road East

0.8 mi · 1 min · McAndrews Road East
4

Continue on 138th Street East

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 Cedar Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Cedar Avenue
7

Turn left onto 160th Street West

8.0 mi · 11 min · 160th Street West
8

Continue on Brandel Drive

1.2 mi · 1 min · Brandel Drive
9

Take the ramp right toward US 52 South

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 52 South
10

Merge slight left

17 mi · 19 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

0.3 mi · 40 sec · CR 24: Cannon Falls
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

26 ft · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
13

Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

0.1 mi · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

220 ft · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
15

Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
16

Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

4.1 mi · 5 min · County 9 Boulevard
17

Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

0.2 mi · 42 sec · US 52 South
18

Merge slight left

17 mi · 19 min
19

Continue straight

20 mi · 24 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South: Stewartville

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 63 South: Stewartville
21

Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Stewartville

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 63 South: Stewartville
22

Merge slight left onto South Broadway Avenue

5.3 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue
23

Continue on Highway 63 South

3.0 mi · 4 min · Highway 63 South
24

Arrive at your 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 44.6 miles from Burnsville, MN, or about 58m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stewartville, 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 89.2 miles and 1h 57m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.6 mi from Burnsville, MN · 58m into the drive

Downtown Lakeville, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakeville, MN

45 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

Mason City, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakeville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Burnsville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stewartville, MN

The final approach into Stewartville, 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 Stewartville, 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

$12.76 one way

$25.52 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $13.77 $27.54
premium $4.39 $15.42 $30.85
diesel $5.64 $19.82 $39.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.37 $4.28
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57
EV Truck/SUV 35.7 0 $12.49 $5.71

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Burnsville, MN

Afternoon in Burnsville on Monday

Local time

2:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stewartville, MN

Afternoon in Stewartville on Monday

Local time

2:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

6 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 57m 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 Stewartville, MN covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nicollet Avenue South, McAndrews Road East, 138th Street East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.6 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 $12.76 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.
The drive from Burnsville, MN to Stewartville, MN is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burnsville, MN to Stewartville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Burnsville, MN to Stewartville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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