How far is Jordan, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Jordan, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jordan and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jordan and Saint Cloud.
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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
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
1060 ft · 39 sec · 7th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
111 m · 16 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jordan and Saint Cloud.
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 Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving Jordan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jordan to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 99.6 miles from Jordan and 99.8 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.13 one way or $50.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy around Jordan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Moose Lake
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 Moose Lake.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jordan and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 173.93 mi (279.91 km).
#1 Jordan
City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,420 |
| Coordinates | 47.3763100, -91.6301700 |
| Altitude | 530 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162653, 45.560988)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $25.13 | $50.25 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $27.60 | $55.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $34.24 | $68.49 |
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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