How far is Burnsville, MN from Sartell, MN?
The driving distance from Burnsville, MN to Sartell, MN is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnsville and Sartell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville and Sartell.
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Start on Nicollet Avenue South
1 km · 1 min · Nicollet Avenue South
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Turn left
1646 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North: Minneapolis
1816 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
15.9 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
32.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 15 North: Saint Cloud
2788 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MN-15 N
6.9 mi · 9 min · MN-15 N
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Turn left onto Riverside Avenue South
1530 ft · 50 sec · Riverside Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Avenue South
34 m · 3 sec · Riverside Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Avenue South
1.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Avenue South
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Turn left onto 1st Street North
134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1008 ft · 50 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnsville and Sartell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Keep slight left
32.9 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Burnsville and Sunny near Sartell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnsville to Sartell?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Burnsville and 44.7 miles from Sartell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burnsville and Sunny near Sartell.
Stop Ideas Near Albertville
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 Albertville.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnsville and Sartell. Straight-line distance: 74.35 mi (119.65 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 Sartell
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,577 |
| Coordinates | 45.6216300, -94.2069400 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sartell (-94.20694, 45.62163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.83 | $27.67 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
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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