How far is Robbinsdale, MN from Burnsville, MN?
The driving distance from Robbinsdale, MN to Burnsville, MN is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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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.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robbinsdale and Burnsville.
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Start on 42nd Avenue North
2965 ft · 1 min · 42nd Avenue North
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Turn left onto MN 100 South
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 North
1006 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2721 ft · 42 sec
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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 Robbinsdale 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.
MN 100 South
Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Robbinsdale and Sunny near Burnsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Robbinsdale to Burnsville?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Robbinsdale and 11.6 miles from Burnsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Robbinsdale and Sunny near Burnsville.
Stop Ideas Near Edina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsdale and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 18.51 mi (29.79 km).
#1 Robbinsdale
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 14,190 |
| Coordinates | 45.0321900, -93.3385600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
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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