How far is Eagan, MN from Jordan, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Jordan, MN is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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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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Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Jordan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Jordan.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilot Knob Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E North
2131 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2303 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
127.3 mi · 2 hr 20 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 Eagan and Jordan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E North
Keep slight left
127 mi · 02h 20m
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 Snow Showers leaving Eagan 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 Eagan to Jordan?
The road trip is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 108.6 miles from Eagan and 108.7 miles from Jordan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Eagan and Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy 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 Eagan and Jordan. Straight-line distance: 192.36 mi (309.58 km).
#1 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $3.57 | $27.37 | $54.75 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $33.69 | $67.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $37.31 | $74.61 |
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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