How far is Anoka, MN from Jordan, MN?

The driving distance from Anoka, MN to Jordan, MN is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.51 mi
04h 19m
Flight
172.31 mi
277.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.31 mi
Kilometers
277.31 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.51 mi
Kilometers
337.18 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jordan
Thu, Oct 15, 6:49 PM CDT
Return by in Anoka
Thu, Oct 15, 11:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anoka
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive Jordan
Thu, Oct 15, 6:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anoka
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sturgeon Lake
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Anoka
104.6 mi
02h 09m
To Jordan
104.9 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anoka and Jordan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anoka and Jordan.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    24 m · 6 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2240 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    2225 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 10 East, MN 47 South

    1024 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North: Duluth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    127.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North

    593 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 2

    24.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 2

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto National Forest Hwy 11

    2.4 mi · 4 min · National Forest Hwy 11

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2256 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anoka and Jordan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
145 mi · 69%
Highway 2
24.5 mi · 12%
MN 61 North
23.6 mi · 11%
US 10 East
11.1 mi · 5%
National Forest Hwy 11
2.4 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

127 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
172.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturgeon Lake
02h 09m from Anoka
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Anoka and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anoka to Jordan?

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sturgeon Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Anoka and 104.9 miles from Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.39 one way or $62.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anoka and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sturgeon Lake, 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 Sturgeon Lake.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

69 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

74 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anoka and Jordan. Straight-line distance: 172.31 mi (277.31 km).

Anoka

#1 Anoka

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

Population17,517
Coordinates45.1977400, -93.3871800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Jordan

#2 Jordan

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,420
Coordinates47.3763100, -91.6301700
Altitude530
CountryUnited States
Start: Anoka (-93.38718, 45.19774)
End: Jordan (-91.63017, 47.37631)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.99 L · about $31.39
Round trip
$62.79
14.78 gal · 55.98 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $31.39 $62.79
Mid-grade $4.72 $34.85 $69.70
Premium $5.26 $38.89 $77.77
Diesel $6.14 $45.40 $90.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Anoka and Jordan. The current time is 14:29:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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