Origin
Jordan, MN
Evening in Jordan on Monday
Local time
5:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jordan, MN to Burnsville, MN
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
225.5 mi
363 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jordan, MN
Mihaela Claudia Puscas
Burnsville, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jordan, MN to Burnsville, MN covers 225.5 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, I 35W, Highway 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.1 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.8 miles from Jordan, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 40m highway drive covering 225.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and I 35W. The longest continuous stretch is about 132.1 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 132.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35W. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.9 miles in near MN 61 / 7th Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.9 miles (MN 61 / 7th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.9 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
28.9 mi into trip
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~52m in
|
MN 61 / 7th Avenue
Turn right onto MN 61 / 7th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
184.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Minneapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35W: Minneapolis
7
224 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m in
Take the exit toward MN 13 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 3A
Toward MN 13 North
5
224.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m in
|
MN 13
Merge onto MN 13
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 132.1 mi | 2h 24m |
| I 35W | 39.1 mi | 47m |
| Highway 2 | 24.5 mi | 42m |
| Highway 61 | 23.5 mi | 32m |
| National Forest Hwy 11 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| County Road 26 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 11th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 132.1 mi, about 2h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jordan, MN and Burnsville, MN.
1
Start on CR 204
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 204
2
Turn left onto CR 15; FH 11
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
National Forest Hwy 11
3
Turn left onto CR 2
24 mi
·
42 min
·
Highway 2
4
Continue on CR 2
346 ft
·
8 sec
·
4th Street
5
Turn right onto CR 26
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 26
6
Continue on CR 26
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Street
7
Turn right onto MN 61
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
7th Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on MN 61
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Highway 61
9
Turn left onto I 35
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
128 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
39 mi
·
47 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Minneapolis
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 3A
Toward MN 13 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto MN 13
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
MN 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Nicollet Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicollet Avenue South
15
Continue on Nicollet Avenue South
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Nicollet Avenue South
16
Arrive at destination
Nicollet Avenue South
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.8 miles from Jordan, MN, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.8 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burnsville, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jordan, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jordan, MN
This is one driving day of about 225.5 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jordan, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 132.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.8 mi from Jordan, MN · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.8 miles from Jordan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.1 miles.
Arriving in Burnsville, MN
The final approach into Burnsville, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Burnsville, MN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.25 one way
$64.51 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $34.81 | $69.62 |
| premium | $4.39 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.10 | $100.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.68 | $10.82 |
| Efficient EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.57 | $14.43 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Burnsville, MN
Evening in Burnsville on Monday
Local time
5:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jordan, MN to Burnsville, MN covers 225.5 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, I 35W, Highway 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.8 miles from Jordan, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.9 miles (MN 61 / 7th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.9 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jordan, MN to Burnsville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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