Burnsville (Dakota County, MN)

Around Burnsville ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Minneapolis. It is located about 14 miles [22 km] to the north of Burnsville. Minneapolis has a population of 433,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Saint Paul. It is located about 15 miles [ km] to the northeast of Burnsville and has a population of 307,000 people.

For comparison, Burnsville has a population of 62,200 people.

The following is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Burnsville, with the nearest first.

Apple Valley
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Valley
- Apple Valley is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 54,847 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Apple Valley <3>
Nicols
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nicols have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nicols
- Nicols is located in Dakota County
Savage
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Savage have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Savage
- Savage is located in Scott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 32,858 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Savage <3>
Bloomington
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomington
- Bloomington is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 84,583 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bloomington <3>
Credit River
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Credit River have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Credit River
- Credit River is located in Scott County
Eagan
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagan
- Eagan is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 65,975 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagan <3>
Lakeville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeville
- Lakeville is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 69,583 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lakeville <3>
Prior Lake
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prior Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prior Lake
- Prior Lake is located in Scott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 27,317 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prior Lake <3>
Richfield
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richfield
- Richfield is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 36,237 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Richfield <3>
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- Edina
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edina
  - Edina is located in Hennepin County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 52,477 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edina <3>
- Shakopee
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shakopee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shakopee
  - Shakopee is located in Scott County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 43,020 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shakopee <3>
- Eden Prairie
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Prairie
  - Eden Prairie is located in Hennepin County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 64,894 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eden Prairie <3>
- Mendota Heights
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mendota Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendota Heights
  - Mendota Heights is located in Dakota County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 11,433 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mendota Heights <3>
- Mendota
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendota
  - Mendota is located in Dakota County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 220 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mendota <3>
- Rosemount
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosemount have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemount
  - Rosemount is located in Dakota County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 25,798 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosemount <3>

For more communities neighboring Burnsville, please visit our County-by-County Page for Burnsville.

Dakota County ...

Burnsville is located in Dakota County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Dakota County: Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington & Pierce (WI). The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Burnsville ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Burnsville.

Airports Near Burnsville ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Burnsville and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Burnsville.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Burnsville ...

Looking for more information about Burnsville? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Burnsville. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Burnsville, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Burnsville.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of Minnesota:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- Minnesota Statewide Tourism
- Burnsville Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Burnsville
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Burnsville: www.ci.burnsville.mn.us/

The official website for Dakota County: www.co.dakota.mn.us/

The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Burnsville.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Dakota, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Burnsville), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.