How far is Jordan, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance between Jordan, MN and Eden Prairie, MN is 19 miles (30.58 kilometers). The fastest route is to take US-169 N. The drive time is about 24 minutes.

Here are the steps for the most direct route:

  1. Head west on West St N toward 6th St W.
  2. Turn right onto 6th St W.
  3. Turn right onto Syndicate St.
  4. Turn right onto US-169 N/Johnson Memorial Dr/Sioux Trl.
  5. Continue to follow US-169 N/Sioux Trl for 18.8 miles.
  6. Take exit 107 for Co Rd 69/Old Brick Yard Rd toward I-169BL.
  7. Turn right onto Co Rd 69/US-169 BUS/Old Brick Yard Rd.
  8. Turn left onto County Hwy 101.
  9. Slight right toward Flying Cloud Dr.
  10. Slight right onto Flying Cloud Dr.
  11. Turn left onto Eden Prairie Rd.
  12. Turn left to stay on Eden Prairie Rd.
  13. Turn right onto Scenic Heights Rd.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.08 mi
00h 24m
Flight
15.07 mi
24.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.07 mi
Kilometers
24.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.08 mi
Kilometers
30.7 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM CDT
Return by in Jordan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jordan
2026-04-23T06:01
Arrive Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jordan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Chaska
MN

City in Minnesota

From Jordan
10 mi
00h 12m
To Eden Prairie
9.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jordan and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rice Street South

    59 m · 14 sec · Rice Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street East

    2139 ft · 59 sec · 2nd Street East

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West

  6. 6

    Continue on Quaker Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40

    3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40

  8. 8

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East

    2282 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road

    2331 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road

    129 m · 11 sec · Eden Prairie Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Scenic Heights Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 212 East
9.91 mi · 52%
Quaker Avenue
5.4 mi · 28%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.92 mi · 10%
Scenic Heights Road
0.98 mi · 5%
County Road 40
0.58 mi · 3%
CR 4
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 212 East

Merge slight right

9.47 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chaska
00h 12m from Jordan
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jordan to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Jordan and 9.1 miles from Eden Prairie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jordan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Chaska

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jordan and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 15.07 mi (24.25 km).

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#1 Jordan

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,076
Coordinates44.6669100, -93.6269000
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Eden Prairie

#2 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.626901, 44.666808)
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.39
Round trip
$4.78
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.39 $4.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.63 $5.25
Premium $4.39 $2.94 $5.89
Diesel $4.86 $3.26 $6.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jordan and Eden Prairie. The current time is 06:01:26.

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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.