How far is Burnsville, MN from New Ulm, MN?
The driving distance from Burnsville, MN to New Ulm, MN is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sibley 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 New Ulm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville and New Ulm.
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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 left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
69 m · 7 sec
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Continue on County Road 78
1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right onto 147th Street
1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street
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Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South
80 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
721 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on State Highway 99
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 99
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Old Highway 14
2727 ft · 51 sec · Old Highway 14
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Turn left onto 417st Lane
1195 ft · 37 sec · 417st Lane
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Turn right onto US Highway 14
11 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 37
1720 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on County Road 37
1615 ft · 32 sec · County Road 37
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Continue on Highway 37
2039 ft · 39 sec · Highway 37
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Continue on 20th South Street
2334 ft · 1 min · 20th South Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Turn left onto Center Street
160 m · 25 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Center Street
134 m · 20 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnsville and New Ulm.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 169 South
Continue straight
23.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burnsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Ulm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnsville to New Ulm?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Burnsville and 42.6 miles from New Ulm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 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 New Ulm.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnsville and New Ulm. Straight-line distance: 66.2 mi (106.54 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 New Ulm
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 13,141 |
| Coordinates | 44.3124600, -94.4605300 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Ulm (-94.46053, 44.31246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.18 | $26.35 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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