How far is Jordan, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Jordan, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.36 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.44 mi
52.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.44 mi
Kilometers
52.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.36 mi
Kilometers
63.34 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 10:51 PM CDT
Return by in Jordan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jordan
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 10:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jordan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Burnsville
MN

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

From Jordan
19 mi
00h 23m
To Saint Paul
20.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jordan and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rice Street South

    59 m · 11 sec · Rice Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street East

    1085 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street East

  4. 4

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Langford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South

    41 m · 2 sec · Highway 13 South

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 42 West

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 35E North: Saint Paul

    1881 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Shepard Road

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, Great River Road Minnesota

    153 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Shepard Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1154 ft · 45 sec · Eagle Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Exchange Street South

    1166 ft · 34 sec · Exchange Street South

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West

    1178 ft · 52 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wabasha Street North

    65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
14.3 mi · 36%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 13%
Langford Boulevard
3.51 mi · 9%
Highway 13 South
3.29 mi · 8%
Shepard Road
3.25 mi · 8%
County Road 42 West
2.63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
00h 23m from Jordan
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jordan and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jordan to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Jordan and 20.4 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jordan and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

112 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jordan and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 32.44 mi (52.2 km).

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#1 Jordan

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,076
Coordinates44.6669100, -93.6269000
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul

#2 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.626901, 44.666808)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $4.96
Round trip
$9.92
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.96 $9.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.39 $6.10 $12.21
Diesel $4.86 $6.76 $13.52

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 Saint Paul. The current time is 22:05:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.