How far is Mankato, MN from Burnsville, MN?
The driving distance from Mankato, MN to Burnsville, MN is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 13m.
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.
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mankato and Burnsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mankato and Burnsville.
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Start on Van Brunt Street
41 m · 8 sec · Van Brunt Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1 km · 2 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on North 2nd Street
137 m · 20 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto EastMulberry Street
1075 ft · 31 sec · EastMulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue on South Minnesota Avenue
11.6 mi · 15 min · South Minnesota Avenue
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto 2nd Street West
1231 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
3227 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street West
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Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Langford Boulevard
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South
41 m · 2 sec · Highway 13 South
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South
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Turn right onto Egan Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive
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Continue on County Road 42 West
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 42 West
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Turn left onto County Road 5
750 ft · 22 sec · County Road 5
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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 Nicollet Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Mankato 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.
South Minnesota Avenue
Continue straight
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mankato 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 Mankato to Burnsville?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Blakeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Mankato and 36.8 miles from Burnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.85 one way or $17.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mankato and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Blakeley
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 Blakeley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mankato and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 55.4 mi (89.16 km).
#1 Mankato
The largest city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
| Population | 43,435 |
| Coordinates | 44.1590600, -94.0091500 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.72 | $19.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.06 | $24.13 |
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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