How far is Burnsville, MN from Faribault, MN?
The driving distance from Burnsville, MN to Faribault, MN is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
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Township in Rice County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnsville and Faribault.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville and Faribault.
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Start on Nicollet Avenue South
22 m · 9 sec · Nicollet Avenue South
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Continue on Nicollet Avenue South
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nicollet Avenue South
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Turn left onto County Road 42 West
74 m · 12 sec · County Road 42 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Albert Lea
1586 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 21
90 m · 4 sec
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Continue on MN 21, I 35 Business
803 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Shieldsville Boulevard
631 ft · 15 sec · Shieldsville Boulevard
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Continue on Lyndale Avenue North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North
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Turn left onto Highway 60 West
1827 ft · 52 sec · Highway 60 West
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Continue on 4th Street Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnsville and Faribault.
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 35E South
Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burnsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Faribault.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnsville to Faribault?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Burnsville and 17.4 miles from Faribault.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burnsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Faribault.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Webster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnsville and Faribault. Straight-line distance: 32.67 mi (52.58 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 Faribault
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 23,905 |
| Coordinates | 44.2949600, -93.2688300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Faribault (-93.26883, 44.29496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
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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