How far is Chaska, MN from Burnsville, MN?
The driving distance from Chaska, MN to Burnsville, MN is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chaska and Burnsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaska and Burnsville.
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Start on West 6th Street
97 m · 15 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on West 6th Street
835 ft · 32 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on Chaska Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Chaska Boulevard
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Continue on Flying Cloud Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Flying Cloud Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Flying Cloud Drive
20 m · 1 sec · Flying Cloud Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Flying Cloud Drive
1771 ft · 28 sec · Flying Cloud Drive
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on County Highway 101
7.1 mi · 10 min · County Highway 101
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Nicollet Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · Nicollet Avenue South
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Continue on Nicollet Avenue South
88 m · 13 sec · Nicollet Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nicollet Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaska and Burnsville.
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.
County Highway 101
Continue on County Highway 101
7.06 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chaska and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burnsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaska to Burnsville?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Shakopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Chaska and 9.1 miles from Burnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chaska and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Shakopee
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 Shakopee.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaska and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.72 km).
#1 Chaska
City in Minnesota
| Population | 27,272 |
| Coordinates | 44.7894100, -93.6021800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burnsville
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 62,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.7677400, -93.2777200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nicollet Avenue South (-93.277664, 44.76774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
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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