How far is Jordan, MN from West Co on Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Jordan, MN to West Co on Rapids, MN is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.02 mi
01h 00m
Flight
36.65 mi
58.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.65 mi
Kilometers
58.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.02 mi
Kilometers
74.07 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Co on Rapids
Tue, Oct 13, 6:49 PM CDT
Return by in Jordan
Tue, Oct 13, 7:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jordan
2026-10-13T17:49
Arrive West Co on Rapids
Tue, Oct 13, 6:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Edina
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Jordan
23 mi
00h 30m
To West Co on Rapids
23 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jordan and West Co on Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jordan and West Co on Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Street South

    1926 ft · 53 sec · Broadway Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1388 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  8. 8

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    27.9 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 117th Avenue North

    586 ft · 16 sec · 117th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    32 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 117th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 117th Avenue North

    41 m · 3 sec · 117th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 117th Avenue North

    1132 ft · 36 sec · 117th Avenue North

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West River Road

    2972 ft · 59 sec · West River Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jordan and West Co on Rapids.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
33.4 mi · 73%
Broadway Street South
7.17 mi · 16%
117th Avenue North
1.73 mi · 4%
130th Street West
1 mi · 2%
Marystown Road
0.87 mi · 2%
West River Road
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 169 North

Keep slight left

27.9 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edina
00h 30m from Jordan
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jordan and Partly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jordan to West Co on Rapids?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Jordan and 23 miles from West Co on Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.88 one way or $13.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jordan and Partly Sunny near West Co on Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Edina

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edina.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jordan and West Co on Rapids. Straight-line distance: 36.65 mi (58.98 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Jordan

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,076
Coordinates44.6669100, -93.6269000
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Co on Rapids

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population62,528
Coordinates45.1596900, -93.3496700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Jordan (-93.6269, 44.66691)
End: West Co on Rapids (-93.34967, 45.15969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.88
Round trip
$13.76
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $6.88 $13.76
Mid-grade $4.71 $7.62 $15.25
Premium $5.26 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $6.13 $9.92 $19.85

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jordan and West Co on Rapids. The current time is 17:49:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.