Origin
Oakdale, MN
Night in Oakdale on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakdale, MN to Burnsville, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, MN
Tom Fisk
Burnsville, MN
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Trip Overview
This 25.1-mile drive from Oakdale, MN to Burnsville, MN is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 33 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is very budget-friendly. The majority of your travel, 85% to be exact, will be on the highway, making it a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B within the Midwest region. You'll primarily navigate via I-494 and I-35E, with a brief section on East 134th Street.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route, with 85% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a significant stretch of 12.2 miles on I-494, offering uninterrupted travel. The road character is largely consistent, characterized by the efficiency of interstate driving. While not a winding scenic byway, it provides a direct and predictable path, making it easy to maintain a steady pace. The transition between I-494 and I-35E is seamless, keeping you on fast-paced roads for most of the short trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 494 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and I 35E. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (I 494): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 694 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 694 South
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 494
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
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 70
Toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Sa...
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South: Albert Lea
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South: Albert Lea
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward CR 11
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 90
Toward CR 11
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakdale, MN and Burnsville, MN, road signs point toward Saint Paul and Cr 11.
Saint Paul
13.4 mi in
|
~17m
Cr 11
22.8 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| I 35E | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| East 134th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| I 694 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 11 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 12.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, MN and Burnsville, MN.
1
Start on CH 10
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
10th Street North
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 694 South
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 694
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 694
4
Continue on I 494
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 494
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 70
Toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E South: Albert Lea
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35E
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 90
Toward CR 11
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
254 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn straight onto CR 11
371 ft
·
15 sec
·
CR 11
12
Turn left onto East 134th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East 134th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Nicollet Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Nicollet Avenue South
14
Arrive at destination
Nicollet Avenue South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.47 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Burnsville, MN
Night in Burnsville on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
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
2 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
33m 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 Oakdale, MN to Burnsville, MN covers 25.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494, I 35E, East 134th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Oakdale, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.74 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 10 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (I 494): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oakdale, MN and Burnsville, MN, road signs point toward Saint Paul and Cr 11.
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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