How far is Saint Peter, MN from Burnsville, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Peter, MN to Burnsville, MN is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.49 mi
00h 55m
Flight
45.43 mi
73.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.43 mi
Kilometers
73.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.49 mi
Kilometers
90.91 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnsville
Thu, May 7, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 11:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peter
2026-05-07T09:45
Arrive Burnsville
Thu, May 7, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peter
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Belle Plaine
MN

City in Iowa, United States

From Saint Peter
27 mi
00h 27m
To Burnsville
29.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peter and Burnsville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Minnesota Avenue

    133 m · 20 sec · South Minnesota Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on South Minnesota Avenue

    11.1 mi · 14 min · South Minnesota Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2nd Street West

    1231 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street West

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    3227 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Langford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South

    41 m · 2 sec · Highway 13 South

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 42 West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 42 West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 5

    750 ft · 22 sec · County Road 5

  18. 18

    Turn right onto McAndrews Road West

    1.3 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Nicollet Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Nicollet Avenue South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nicollet Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Minnesota Avenue
32.6 mi · 58%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 9%
Langford Boulevard
3.51 mi · 6%
Highway 13 South
3.29 mi · 6%
Egan Drive
2.51 mi · 4%
McAndrews Road West
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Plaine
00h 27m from Saint Peter
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Saint Peter 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 Saint Peter to Burnsville?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Belle Plaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Saint Peter and 29.5 miles from Burnsville.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Saint Peter and Mostly Sunny near Burnsville.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Plaine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belle Plaine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle Plaine.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

60 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

97 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

109 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peter and Burnsville. Straight-line distance: 45.43 mi (73.11 km).

Saint Peter

#1 Saint Peter

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,033
Coordinates44.3235800, -93.9580100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Burnsville

#2 Burnsville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population62,170
Coordinates44.7677400, -93.2777200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: US 169 (-93.957816, 44.323496)
End: Nicollet Avenue South (-93.277664, 44.76774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.10 $14.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.80 $15.61
Premium $4.39 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $4.86 $9.68 $19.36

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peter and Burnsville. The current time is 09:45:37.

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.