How far is Jordan, MN from Big Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Jordan, MN to Big Lake, MN is about 212.3 miles (341.6 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 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jordan and Big Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jordan and Big Lake.
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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
75.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West, CR 61: Mora
1085 ft · 27 sec · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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Continue on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
16.3 mi · 19 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
17.8 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jordan and Big Lake.
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
75.1 mi · 01h 22m
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 Rain Showers leaving Jordan and Chance Rain Showers near Big Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jordan to Big Lake?
The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.6 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 106 miles from Jordan and 106.3 miles from Big Lake.
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 38.8 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.82 one way or $63.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jordan and Chance Rain Showers near Big Lake.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jordan and Big Lake. Straight-line distance: 173.55 mi (279.3 km).
#1 Jordan
City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,420 |
| Coordinates | 47.3763100, -91.6301700 |
| Altitude | 530 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Lake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,134 |
| Coordinates | 45.3324600, -93.7460800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Lake (-93.74608, 45.33246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 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 | $31.82 | $63.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $35.32 | $70.65 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $46.02 | $92.04 |
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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