How far is Woodbury, MN from Jordan, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Jordan, MN is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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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
100.6 mi
02h 24m
Flight
79.01 mi
127.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.01 mi
Kilometers
127.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.6 mi
Kilometers
161.9 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jordan
Sat, Nov 7, 8:03 AM CST
Return by in Woodbury
Sat, Nov 7, 10:28 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-11-07T05:38
Arrive Jordan
Sat, Nov 7, 8:03 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CST
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
Lakewood
MN

Urban township in St.

From Woodbury
50.2 mi
01h 12m
To Jordan
50.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23.4 mi · 29 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35 North: Duluth

    950 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North

    593 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 2

    24.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 2

  10. 10

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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · National Forest Hwy 11

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2256 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 2
24.5 mi · 24%
I 35 North
24.1 mi · 24%
MN 61 North
23.6 mi · 23%
National Forest Hwy 11
2.4 mi · 2%
7th Avenue
1.1 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 2

Continue on Highway 2

24.5 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakewood
01h 12m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:40 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Woodbury and 50.4 miles from Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Lakewood

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

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

BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

11 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

16 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Jordan. Straight-line distance: 79.01 mi (127.15 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Jordan

#2 Jordan

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,420
Coordinates47.3763100, -91.6301700
Altitude530
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Jordan (-91.63017, 47.37631)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $14.19
Round trip
$28.39
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $14.19 $28.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.89 $31.79
Premium $5.00 $17.76 $35.53
Diesel $6.12 $21.72 $43.44

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Jordan. The current time is 05:38:59.

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.