How far is Jordan, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Jordan, MN to Eagan, MN is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
217.86 mi
03h 29m
Flight
192.36 mi
309.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.36 mi
Kilometers
309.58 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.86 mi
Kilometers
350.61 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 4:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jordan
2026-04-18T21:57
Arrive Eagan
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jordan
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
Willow River
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Jordan
109.1 mi
01h 44m
To Eagan
108.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2256 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto National Forest Hwy 11

    2.4 mi · 4 min · National Forest Hwy 11

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 2

    24.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 2

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Street

    106 m · 9 sec · 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 26

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 26

  6. 6

    Continue on 11th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 11th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    2299 ft · 58 sec · 7th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 61

    23.5 mi · 32 min · Highway 61

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    128.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 28: Yankee Doodle Road

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Yankee Doodle Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Yankee Doodle Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 61
152 mi · 70%
Highway 2
24.5 mi · 11%
I 35E South
17.8 mi · 8%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 5%
National Forest Hwy 11
2.4 mi · 1%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
192.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
01h 44m from Jordan
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving Jordan and Chance Snow Showers near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 109.1 miles from Jordan and 108.7 miles from Eagan.

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 25.5 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willow River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willow River, 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 Willow River.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

74 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

80 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jordan and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 192.36 mi (309.58 km).

Jordan

#1 Jordan

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,420
Coordinates47.3763100, -91.6301700
Altitude530
CountryUnited States
Eagan

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: CR 204 (-91.630849, 47.376257)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.1 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.89
15.38 gal · 58.2 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.45 $54.89
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.15 $60.30
Premium $4.39 $33.77 $67.55
Diesel $4.86 $37.40 $74.81

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 Jordan and Eagan. The current time is 21:57:35.

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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.