How far is Woodbury, MN from Jordan, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Jordan, MN is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
170.02 mi
03h 35m
Flight
142.71 mi
229.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.71 mi
Kilometers
229.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.02 mi
Kilometers
273.62 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jordan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Jordan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
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
Stanchfield
MN

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
85 mi
01h 47m
To Jordan
85.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
76°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 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 · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South

    2543 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

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

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    69 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 78

    1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 147th Street

    1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

    1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South

    80 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    554 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Broadway Street North

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway Street North

  25. 25

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  26. 26

    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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
110 mi · 65%
US 169 South
18.5 mi · 11%
MN 100
15.9 mi · 9%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 1%
Louisville Road
2.04 mi · 1%
I 494 West
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Turn left onto State Highway 65

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanchfield
01h 47m from Woodbury
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Stanchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Woodbury and 85.1 miles from Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Stanchfield

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

76 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

79 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Jordan. Straight-line distance: 142.71 mi (229.67 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,076
Coordinates44.6669100, -93.6269000
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Jordan (-93.6269, 44.66691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $21.41
Round trip
$42.83
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.41 $42.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.53 $47.05
Premium $4.39 $26.35 $52.70
Diesel $4.86 $29.18 $58.37

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 Woodbury and Jordan. The current time is 03:12:07.

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.