How far is Big Lake, MN from Jordan, MN?
The driving distance from Big Lake, MN to Jordan, MN is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Lake and Jordan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Lake and Jordan.
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Start on Jefferson Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Jefferson Boulevard
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn left onto Proctor Avenue Northwest
1448 ft · 44 sec · Proctor Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto School Street Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · School Street Northwest
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Take the ramp slight left
1286 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
25 mi · 28 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Forest Avenue East
17.7 mi · 20 min · Forest Avenue East
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Take the exit left toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth
36.2 mi · 39 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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Continue straight
43 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North
593 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 2
24.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 2
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At the end of the road, turn right onto National Forest Hwy 11
2.4 mi · 4 min · National Forest Hwy 11
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Turn right
2256 ft · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Lake and Jordan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
Continue straight
43 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Big Lake 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 Big Lake to Jordan?
The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Big Lake and 105.9 miles from Jordan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.73 one way or $63.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Big Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jordan.
Stop Ideas Near Willow River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow River.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Lake and Jordan. Straight-line distance: 173.55 mi (279.3 km).
#1 Big Lake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,134 |
| Coordinates | 45.3324600, -93.7460800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jordan
City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,420 |
| Coordinates | 47.3763100, -91.6301700 |
| Altitude | 530 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jordan (-91.63017, 47.37631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.25 | $31.73 | $63.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $35.23 | $70.46 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $39.31 | $78.61 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $45.90 | $91.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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