How far is Burnsville, MN from Columbia Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Burnsville, MN to Columbia Heights, MN is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnsville and Columbia Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville and Columbia Heights.
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Start on Nicollet Avenue South
1 km · 1 min · Nicollet Avenue South
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Turn left
1646 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North: Minneapolis
1816 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
2634 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 11th Street, East Grant Street
910 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 11th Street, Minneapolis Community and Technical College
113 m · 9 sec
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Continue on 11th Street South
590 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street South
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue South
1.4 km · 3 min · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Bridge
1886 ft · 54 sec · 3rd Avenue Bridge
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Continue on Southeast Central Avenue
759 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast University Avenue
3.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast University Avenue
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Continue on University Avenue Northeast
1919 ft · 36 sec · University Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnsville and Columbia Heights.
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 North
Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 00h 17m
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 Burnsville and Sunny near Columbia Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnsville to Columbia Heights?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 10.4 miles from Burnsville and 10.4 miles from Columbia Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burnsville and Sunny near Columbia Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
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 Burnsville and Columbia Heights. Straight-line distance: 18.88 mi (30.39 km).
#1 Burnsville
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 62,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.7677400, -93.2777200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia Heights
City in Anoka County, Minnesota
| Population | 20,381 |
| Coordinates | 45.0408000, -93.2630000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia Heights (-93.263, 45.0408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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