How far is North Oaks, MN from Burnsville, MN?
The driving distance from North Oaks, MN to Burnsville, MN is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Oaks and Burnsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Oaks and Burnsville.
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Start on North Oaks Road
1054 ft · 31 sec · North Oaks Road
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Turn right onto East Oriole Lane
698 ft · 36 sec · East Oriole Lane
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road
3042 ft · 1 min · East Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
2187 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Rice Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rice Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rice Street
71 m · 5 sec · Rice Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rice Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rice Street
37 m · 2 sec · Rice Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street
101 m · 7 sec · Rice Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 694 East
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 694 East
2120 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right
2774 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 11
1337 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
113 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto East 134th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East 134th Street
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Turn right onto Nicollet Avenue South
2020 ft · 49 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 North Oaks 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.
I 35E South
Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
16.4 mi · 00h 21m
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 North Oaks 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 North Oaks to Burnsville?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Lilydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from North Oaks and 16.1 miles from Burnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Oaks and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Lilydale
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Oaks and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 25.1 mi (40.4 km).
#1 North Oaks
City in the U.
| Population | 5,345 |
| Coordinates | 45.1027400, -93.0791100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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