How far is Jordan, MN from Apple Valley, MN?
The driving distance from Jordan, MN to Apple Valley, MN is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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 03h 33m.
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.
American city in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jordan and Apple Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jordan and Apple Valley.
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Start on the route
2256 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto National Forest Hwy 11
2.4 mi · 4 min · National Forest Hwy 11
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Turn left onto Highway 2
24.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 2
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Continue on 4th Street
106 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto County Road 26
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 26
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Continue on 11th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 11th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
2299 ft · 58 sec · 7th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 61
23.5 mi · 32 min · Highway 61
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Turn left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
128.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
1444 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto County Road E
2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South
1455 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
14.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 77: Cedar Avenue
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 77 South: Cedar Avenue
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Cedar Avenue
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jordan and Apple Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 61
Keep slight left
128 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving Jordan and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Apple Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jordan to Apple Valley?
The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Jordan and 111.5 miles from Apple Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy around Jordan and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Apple Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Rutledge
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 Rutledge.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jordan and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 197.92 mi (318.52 km).
#1 Jordan
City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,420 |
| Coordinates | 47.3763100, -91.6301700 |
| Altitude | 530 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: 150th Street West (-93.21772, 44.731938)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $28.16 | $56.32 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $30.94 | $61.87 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.65 | $69.31 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $38.38 | $76.75 |
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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