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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.64 mi
02h 51m
Flight
120.11 mi
193.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.11 mi
Kilometers
193.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.64 mi
Kilometers
210.25 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montevideo
Wed, May 13, 2:24 AM CDT
Return by in Burnsville
Wed, May 13, 5:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnsville
2026-05-12T23:33
Arrive Montevideo
Wed, May 13, 2:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burnsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hutchinson
MN

City in Minnesota

From Burnsville
65.2 mi
01h 25m
To Montevideo
65.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Nicollet Avenue South

    1 km · 1 min · Nicollet Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South, CR 21: Mankato

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41: Chaska

    65 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North Chestnut Street

    1512 ft · 53 sec · North Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1552 ft · 43 sec · West 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Hickory Street

    154 m · 21 sec · North Hickory Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chaska Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chaska Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1206 ft · 30 sec · County Road 11

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward US 212 West

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 212

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chandler Avenue North

    1996 ft · 36 sec · Chandler Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chandler Avenue North

    1167 ft · 39 sec · Chandler Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 13th Street East

    877 ft · 25 sec · 13th Street East

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 22

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22

  21. 21

    Continue on Front Street

    1568 ft · 45 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 22

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 22

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 7 East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7 East

  24. 24

    Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 7 West

    16.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 7 West

  26. 26

    Continue on The Theodore Christianson Drive

    10.1 mi · 13 min · The Theodore Christianson Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on MN 7

    7.9 mi · 10 min · MN 7

  28. 28

    Continue on 195th Avenue

    593 ft · 8 sec · 195th Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue

    47 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue

    33.4 mi · 43 min · 195th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Benson Road

    1050 ft · 34 sec · Benson Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Oak Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Black Oak Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North 8th Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North 8th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Eureka Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Eureka Avenue

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
195th Avenue
33.6 mi · 26%
US 212 West
24.5 mi · 19%
State Highway 7 West
16.1 mi · 12%
State Highway 22
12.9 mi · 10%
The Theodore Christianson Drive
10.1 mi · 8%
US 169 South
9.41 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
120.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutchinson
01h 25m from Burnsville
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hutchinson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hutchinson.

RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

94 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnsville and Montevideo. Straight-line distance: 120.11 mi (193.3 km).

Burnsville

#1 Burnsville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population62,170
Coordinates44.7677400, -93.2777200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Montevideo

#2 Montevideo

City in Minnesota, United States

Population5,027
Coordinates44.9480300, -95.7170100
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Burnsville (-93.27772, 44.76774)
End: Montevideo (-95.71701, 44.94803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.45 L · about $16.45
Round trip
$32.91
9.22 gal · 34.9 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Burnsville and Montevideo. The current time is 23:33:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.