How far is Burnsville, MN from Prior Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Burnsville, MN to Prior Lake, MN is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville and Prior Lake.
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Start on Nicollet Avenue South
22 m · 9 sec · Nicollet Avenue South
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Continue on Nicollet Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Nicollet Avenue South
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Turn right onto McAndrews Road West
1.3 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road West
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Turn left onto County Road 5
120 m · 11 sec · County Road 5
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Turn right onto County Road 42 West
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 42 West
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Continue on Egan Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive
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Turn left onto Highway 13 South
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
80 m · 5 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 Prior Lake.
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.
Highway 13 South
Turn left onto Highway 13 South
3.28 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Burnsville and Sunny near Prior Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnsville to Prior Lake?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Savage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Burnsville and 4.8 miles from Prior Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burnsville and Sunny near Prior Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Savage
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 Savage.
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Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnsville and Prior Lake. Straight-line distance: 8.05 mi (12.95 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 Prior Lake
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 27,317 |
| Coordinates | 44.7133000, -93.4227300 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prior Lake (-93.42273, 44.7133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
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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