How far is Blaine, MN from Jordan, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Jordan, MN is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.87 mi
04h 07m
Flight
171.19 mi
275.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.19 mi
Kilometers
275.5 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.87 mi
Kilometers
318.44 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-18T22:39
Arrive Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
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
Moose Lake
MN

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Blaine
98.9 mi
02h 03m
To Jordan
99 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
34°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    2682 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Lexington Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 35W North

    1318 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    127.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North

    593 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 2

    24.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 2

  12. 12

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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · National Forest Hwy 11

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2256 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
140 mi · 71%
Highway 2
24.5 mi · 12%
MN 61 North
23.6 mi · 12%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.51 mi · 2%
National Forest Hwy 11
2.4 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
1.1 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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
171.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moose Lake
02h 03m from Blaine
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Blaine and Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Moose Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Blaine and 99 miles from Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.91 one way or $49.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Blaine and Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Moose Lake

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

60 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

66 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Jordan. Straight-line distance: 171.19 mi (275.5 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Jordan

#2 Jordan

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,420
Coordinates47.3763100, -91.6301700
Altitude530
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Jordan (-91.63017, 47.37631)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $24.91
Round trip
$49.82
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.91 $49.82
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.37 $54.74
Premium $4.39 $30.66 $61.31
Diesel $4.86 $33.95 $67.90

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Jordan. The current time is 22:39:28.

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.