How far is Burnsville, MN from Rosemount, MN?
The driving distance from Burnsville, MN to Rosemount, MN is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnsville and Rosemount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville and Rosemount.
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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 left onto McAndrews Road East
1.3 km · 2 min · McAndrews Road East
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Continue on 138th Street East
1.2 km · 1 min · 138th Street East
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Turn right onto 140th Street West
4.7 mi · 8 min · 140th Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on Diamond Path
2598 ft · 1 min · Diamond Path
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Turn left onto 145th Street West
1.5 mi · 4 min · 145th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 145th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnsville and Rosemount.
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.
140th Street West
Turn right onto 140th Street West
4.68 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burnsville and Mostly Sunny near Rosemount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnsville to Rosemount?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Apple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Burnsville and 4.6 miles from Rosemount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burnsville and Mostly Sunny near Rosemount.
Stop Ideas Near Apple Valley
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 Apple Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnsville and Rosemount. Straight-line distance: 7.71 mi (12.41 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 Rosemount
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.7394100, -93.1257700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosemount (-93.12577, 44.73941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
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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