How far is Burnsville, MN from Montevideo, MN?
The driving distance from Burnsville, MN to Montevideo, MN is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnsville and Montevideo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville and Montevideo.
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Start on Nicollet Avenue South
1 km · 1 min · Nicollet Avenue South
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South, CR 21: Mankato
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 41: Chaska
65 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Chestnut Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
1512 ft · 53 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1552 ft · 43 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on North Hickory Street
154 m · 21 sec · North Hickory Street
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Turn left onto Chaska Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chaska Boulevard
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1206 ft · 30 sec · County Road 11
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Take the ramp right toward US 212 West
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 212
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Turn right onto Chandler Avenue North
1996 ft · 36 sec · Chandler Avenue North
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Turn left onto Chandler Avenue North
1167 ft · 39 sec · Chandler Avenue North
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Turn left onto 13th Street East
877 ft · 25 sec · 13th Street East
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Front Street
1568 ft · 45 sec · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 7 East
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7 East
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 7 West
16.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 7 West
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Continue on The Theodore Christianson Drive
10.1 mi · 13 min · The Theodore Christianson Drive
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Continue on MN 7
7.9 mi · 10 min · MN 7
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Continue on 195th Avenue
593 ft · 8 sec · 195th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue
47 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue
33.4 mi · 43 min · 195th Avenue
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Turn left onto Benson Road
1050 ft · 34 sec · Benson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Oak Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Black Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto North 8th Street
84 m · 14 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn right onto Eureka Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Eureka Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eureka Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnsville and Montevideo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
195th Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue
33.4 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burnsville and Sunny near Montevideo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnsville to Montevideo?
The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hutchinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Burnsville and 65.5 miles from Montevideo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.45 one way or $32.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burnsville and Sunny near Montevideo.
Stop Ideas Near Hutchinson
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 Hutchinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnsville and Montevideo. Straight-line distance: 120.11 mi (193.3 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 Montevideo
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,027 |
| Coordinates | 44.9480300, -95.7170100 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montevideo (-95.71701, 44.94803)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $16.45 | $32.91 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.25 | $40.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $22.42 | $44.85 |
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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