How far is Burnsville, MN from Oak Park Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Burnsville, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnsville and Oak Park Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville and Oak Park Heights.
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Start on Nicollet Avenue South
1 km · 1 min · Nicollet Avenue South
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Cliff Road East
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cliff Road East
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Turn left onto I 35E North
1582 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, I 494 East
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 East
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
2712 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Osgood Avenue North
568 ft · 21 sec · Osgood Avenue North
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Turn left onto 59th Street North
710 ft · 19 sec · 59th Street North
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Continue on 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
1 km · 2 min · 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
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Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North
1125 ft · 55 sec · Penrose Avenue North
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Turn left onto 57th Street North
22 m · 5 sec · 57th Street North
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Turn right
14 m · 3 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 Oak Park Heights.
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 494 East
Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Burnsville and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnsville to Oak Park Heights?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
South Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Burnsville and 18.8 miles from Oak Park Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Burnsville and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.
Stop Ideas Near South Saint Paul
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Saint Paul.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnsville and Oak Park Heights. Straight-line distance: 29.91 mi (48.14 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 Oak Park Heights
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,973 |
| Coordinates | 45.0313600, -92.7929800 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Park Heights (-92.79298, 45.03136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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