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Cities Near Burnsville

Cities near Burnsville, Minnesota: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bloomington, Lakeville, Eden Prairie. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Burnsville, Minnesota is Bloomington, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Bloomington5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakeville8 mi / 13 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Eden Prairie11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Minneapolis15 mi / 24 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Saint Paul15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Plymouth19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Brooklyn Park23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Blaine27 mi / 44 km53 minDrive/railDay trip
Rochester65 mi / 105 km1 hr 57 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Saint Cloud70 mi / 112 km2 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Burnsville

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bloomington, Lakeville, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Saint Paul. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Burnsville include Bloomington, Lakeville, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Saint Paul. The closest is Bloomington, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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