How far is Burnsville, MN from Saint Paul Park, MN?
The driving distance from Burnsville, MN to Saint Paul Park, MN is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnsville and Saint Paul Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville and Saint Paul Park.
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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
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South: Hastings
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 22
2418 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Summit Avenue
3073 ft · 2 min · Summit Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · 9th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnsville and Saint Paul Park.
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
6.8 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Burnsville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Paul Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnsville to Saint Paul Park?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Mendota Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Burnsville and 10.6 miles from Saint Paul Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Burnsville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Paul Park.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota Heights.
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnsville and Saint Paul Park. Straight-line distance: 14.95 mi (24.06 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 Saint Paul Park
Park in the Town of Kensington, Maryland, the United States
| Population | 5,349 |
| Coordinates | 44.8421900, -92.9913200 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Paul Park (-92.99132, 44.84219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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