How far is Plymouth, MN from Jordan, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Jordan, MN is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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
218.79 mi
04h 30m
Flight
185.3 mi
298.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.3 mi
Kilometers
298.21 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.79 mi
Kilometers
352.11 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-18T22:50
Arrive Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Rutledge
MN

American city in Pine County, Minnesota

From Plymouth
109.3 mi
02h 15m
To Jordan
109.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
34°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 494 North

    57 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East, I 694 East

    2523 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    127.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North

    593 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 2

    24.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 2

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto National Forest Hwy 11

    2.4 mi · 4 min · National Forest Hwy 11

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2256 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
147 mi · 67%
Highway 2
24.5 mi · 11%
MN 61 North
23.6 mi · 11%
I 94 East
13.2 mi · 6%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 2%
National Forest Hwy 11
2.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

127 mi · 02h 20m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
185.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
02h 15m from Plymouth
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from Plymouth and 109.5 miles from Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.55 one way or $55.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

80 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

86 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Jordan. Straight-line distance: 185.3 mi (298.21 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Jordan

#2 Jordan

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,420
Coordinates47.3763100, -91.6301700
Altitude530
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Jordan (-91.63017, 47.37631)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.23 L · about $27.55
Round trip
$55.11
15.44 gal · 58.46 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.55 $55.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.27 $60.54
Premium $4.39 $33.91 $67.81
Diesel $4.86 $37.55 $75.10

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 Plymouth and Jordan. The current time is 22:50:25.

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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.