How far is Red Wing, MN from Burnsville, MN?
The driving distance from Red Wing, MN to Burnsville, MN is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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 01m.
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 Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Wing and Burnsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Wing and Burnsville.
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Start on West 5th Street
13 m · 4 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1163 ft · 40 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
43 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 46
2009 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Brandel Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive
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Continue on 160th Street East
8 mi · 11 min · 160th Street East
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 42
3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 42
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Turn right onto Nicollet Avenue South
1.7 mi · 3 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 Red Wing 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.
160th Street East
Continue on 160th Street East
7.99 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Red Wing 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 Red Wing to Burnsville?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Red Wing and 24.6 miles from Burnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Red Wing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Wing and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 39.21 mi (63.11 km).
#1 Red Wing
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,416 |
| Coordinates | 44.5624700, -92.5338000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
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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