How far is Rogers, MN from Burnsville, MN?

The driving distance from Rogers, MN to Burnsville, MN is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.79 mi
00h 43m
Flight
32.06 mi
51.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.06 mi
Kilometers
51.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.79 mi
Kilometers
64.03 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnsville
Tue, Apr 28, 4:04 PM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Tue, Apr 28, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-28T15:20
Arrive Burnsville
Tue, Apr 28, 4:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rogers
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Minnetonka Mills
MN

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Rogers
19.7 mi
00h 21m
To Burnsville
20.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rogers and Burnsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogers and Burnsville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    136 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto John Deere Lane

    562 ft · 13 sec · John Deere Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 81

    656 ft · 18 sec · County Road 81

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    709 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    2497 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 North

    1006 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2721 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nicollet Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Nicollet Avenue South

  16. 16

    Continue on Nicollet Avenue South

    88 m · 13 sec · Nicollet Avenue South

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nicollet Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogers and Burnsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 56%
I 94 East
8.73 mi · 22%
I 35W South
6.46 mi · 16%
Nicollet Avenue South
0.76 mi · 2%
MN 13 North
0.71 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Continue straight

21.9 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnetonka Mills
00h 21m from Rogers
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rogers and Mostly Sunny near Burnsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rogers to Burnsville?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Rogers and 20.1 miles from Burnsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $9.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rogers and Mostly Sunny near Burnsville.

Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minnetonka Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnetonka Mills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 32.06 mi (51.59 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rogers

City in Minnesota, United States

Population13,623
Coordinates45.1888500, -93.5530100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Burnsville

#2 Burnsville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population62,170
Coordinates44.7677400, -93.2777200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.55301, 45.188849)
End: Nicollet Avenue South (-93.277664, 44.76774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$9.99
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.00 $9.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.49 $10.98
Premium $4.39 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $4.86 $6.81 $13.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogers and Burnsville. The current time is 15:20:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.