How far is Brooklyn Center, MN from Burnsville, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Center, MN to Burnsville, MN is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Center and Burnsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Center and Burnsville.
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Start on Brooklyn Boulevard
59 m · 8 sec · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Continue on Brooklyn Boulevard
651 ft · 27 sec · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 94 East, I 694 East
1735 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2496 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-35W South
1206 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right
13.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 North
1006 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2721 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Nicollet Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · Nicollet Avenue South
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Continue on Nicollet Avenue South
88 m · 13 sec · Nicollet Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nicollet Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Center and Burnsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-35W South
Merge slight right
13.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Brooklyn Center and Sunny near Burnsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Center to Burnsville?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Brooklyn Center and 13 miles from Burnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn Center and Sunny near Burnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Center and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 21.47 mi (34.56 km).
#1 Brooklyn Center
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 30,253 |
| Coordinates | 45.0760800, -93.3327300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burnsville
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 62,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.7677400, -93.2777200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nicollet Avenue South (-93.277664, 44.76774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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