Origin
Saint Francis, MN
Evening in Saint Francis on Thursday
Local time
8:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Francis, MN to Burnsville, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Francis, MN
Tom Fisk
Burnsville, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Francis, MN to Burnsville, MN covers 51.3 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W, I 94, US 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on I 35W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 51.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 51.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 35W and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.8 miles on I 35W.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 13.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles (MN 47): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn left toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MN 47
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 47
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis
7
35.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 233B
Toward I 35W South
7
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward MN 13 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 3A
Toward MN 13 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| I 94 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| US 10 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| 7th Avenue Northwest | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Rum River Boulevard Northwest | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| MN 252 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Rum River Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Roanoke Street Northwest | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 13.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis, MN and Burnsville, MN.
1
Start on CR 24
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bridge Street Northwest
2
Turn left onto CR 24
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
3
Continue on CR 24
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Rum River Boulevard Northwest
4
Enter roundabout onto CR 7
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rum River Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rum River Boulevard
6
Continue on CR 7
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Roanoke Street Northwest
7
Continue on CR 7
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
165th Avenue Northwest
8
Continue on CR 7
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
7th Avenue Northwest
9
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto US 10; MN 47
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 10; MN 47
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 47
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 47
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward MN 610: Minneapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto MN 610
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MN-610
14
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on MN 252
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 252
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis
17
Merge onto I 94
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 233B
Toward I 35W South
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto MN 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
MN 65
Toward I-35W South
21
Merge onto I 35W
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 3A
Toward MN 13 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Merge onto MN 13
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
MN 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Nicollet Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicollet Avenue South
25
Continue on Nicollet Avenue South
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Nicollet Avenue South
26
Arrive at destination
Nicollet Avenue South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Saint Francis, MN · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Saint Francis, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burnsville, MN
The final approach into Burnsville, 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
$7.63 one way
$15.27 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $8.23 | $16.45 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Burnsville on Thursday
Local time
8:33 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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Saint Francis, MN to Burnsville, MN covers 51.3 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W, I 94, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from Saint Francis, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.63 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 51.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 13.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles (MN 47): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Francis, MN to Burnsville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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