How far is Burnsville, MN from Oak Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Burnsville, MN to Oak Grove, MN is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.94 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.67 mi
63.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.67 mi
Kilometers
63.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.94 mi
Kilometers
75.55 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Wed, May 20, 2:46 AM CDT
Return by in Burnsville
Wed, May 20, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnsville
2026-05-20T01:36
Arrive Oak Grove
Wed, May 20, 2:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Fridley
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA

From Burnsville
23.5 mi
00h 34m
To Oak Grove
23.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burnsville and Oak Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville and Oak Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Nicollet Avenue South

    1 km · 1 min · Nicollet Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1646 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North: Minneapolis

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West

    1419 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West

    2240 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 252 North

    2611 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 610 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West, MN 47 North

    2190 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard

    1901 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake George Boulevard Northwest

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lake George Boulevard Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 201st Avenue Northwest

    1.3 km · 3 min · 201st Avenue Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest

    2313 ft · 2 min · Xavis Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnsville and Oak Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
13.8 mi · 29%
I 94 West
8.39 mi · 18%
Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
6.56 mi · 14%
US 10 West
6.37 mi · 14%
MN 252 North
3.77 mi · 8%
Lake George Boulevard Northwest
2.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fridley
00h 34m from Burnsville
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burnsville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burnsville to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Burnsville and 23.5 miles from Oak Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burnsville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Fridley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fridley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnsville and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 39.67 mi (63.84 km).

Burnsville

#1 Burnsville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population62,170
Coordinates44.7677400, -93.2777200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

City in Minnesota, United States

Population9,027
Coordinates45.3408000, -93.3269000
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Burnsville (-93.27772, 44.76774)
End: Oak Grove (-93.3269, 45.3408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.39 $7.29 $14.58
Diesel $4.86 $8.07 $16.15

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Burnsville and Oak Grove. The current time is 01:36:21.

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.