Trip from Jordan, MN to Eden Prairie, MN

Drive Time

4h 42m

Distance

226.6 mi

365 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 29m ★

6 AM

4h 42m

8 AM

5h 9m

10 AM

4h 52m

12 PM

4h 49m

3 PM

4h 53m

5 PM

5h 8m

8 PM

4h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Eden Prairie, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Jordan to Eden Prairie, expect a journey covering 226.6 miles across the Minnesota landscape. With a total driving time of approximately 4 hours and 42 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-35, Highway 2, and Highway 61, keeping you on major thoroughfares for the vast majority of the trip. Budgeting around $32 for fuel should cover your needs, making this an accessible option for those looking to traverse the Midwest. Since the entire drive stays within Minnesota, you can anticipate a consistent regional feel throughout the travel experience.

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

113.3 miles from Jordan, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on I-35, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 132.1 miles. The road’s personality is defined by these long, efficient corridors, requiring less technical maneuvering than backroad routes. As you transition between I-35, Highway 2, and Highway 61, the landscape remains consistent, offering a straightforward experience behind the wheel. Expect a functional, mile-munching journey that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding local detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 Highway 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.8 miles in near I 35.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 226.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 199.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

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

199.6 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 694 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26C Toward I 694 West

205.1 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in

Take the exit toward MN 100

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35A Toward MN 100

220.9 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in | US 212

Take the exit onto US 212 toward US 212

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / slight right lanes. Exit 106A Toward US 212

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35	132.1 mi	2h 24m
Highway 2	24.5 mi	42m
Highway 61	23.5 mi	32m
I 35W	14.7 mi	16m
MN 100	13 mi	16m
I 694	4.9 mi	6m
US 212	4.4 mi	5m
National Forest Hwy 11	2.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 35 — 132.1 mi, about 2h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jordan, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.

Start on CR 204

0.4 mi · 1 min · CR 204

Turn left onto CR 15; FH 11

2.4 mi · 4 min · National Forest Hwy 11

Turn left onto CR 2

24 mi · 42 min · Highway 2

Continue on CR 2

346 ft · 8 sec · 4th Street

Turn right onto CR 26

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 26

Continue on CR 26

0.7 mi · 1 min · 11th Street

Turn right onto MN 61

0.4 mi · 57 sec · 7th Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on MN 61

24 mi · 32 min · Highway 61

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto I 35

4.0 mi · 5 min · I 35

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

128 mi · 2 hr 19 min · I 35

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W

15 mi · 16 min · I 35W

Toward I 35W: Minneapolis Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 26C Toward I 694 West Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 694

4.9 mi · 6 min · I 694

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 35A Toward MN 100 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MN 100

13 mi · 16 min · MN 100

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward MN 62 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MN 62

1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 212

4.4 mi · 5 min · US 212

Exit 106A Toward US 212 Use the none / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward CR 60: Mitchell Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto CR 60

0.5 mi · 1 min · Mitchell Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

Scenic Heights Road

Trip Plan

Since the trip takes under five hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid peak traffic. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your schedule on track and stay refreshed. Because the route is dominated by interstates, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that long 132.1-mile stretch on I-35 to avoid unnecessary detours for gas. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, use your single stop as an opportunity to stretch your legs halfway through the 226.6-mile trek. Planning for this simple, efficient drive allows you to reach Eden Prairie with time to spare for your evening plans.

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 113.3 miles from Jordan, MN, or about 2h 32m 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 113.3 miles or 2h 32m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eden Prairie, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jordan, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 226.6 miles and 4h 42m.

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 113.3 mi from Jordan, MN · 2h 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rock Creek, MN

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

Cloquet, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Finlayson, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.3 miles from Jordan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.1 miles.

Arriving in Eden Prairie, MN

The final approach into Eden Prairie, 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 Eden Prairie, 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

$32.41 one way

$64.82 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$34.98	$69.96
premium	$4.39	$39.18	$78.36
diesel	$5.64	$50.34	$100.69

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: 79.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68	0	$23.79	$10.88
Efficient EV	56.7	0	$19.83	$9.06
EV Truck/SUV	90.6	1	$31.72	$14.50

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Jordan, MN

Afternoon in Jordan on Sunday

Local time

4:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eden Prairie, MN

Afternoon in Eden Prairie on Sunday

Local time

4:31 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 42m 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 Eden Prairie, MN covers 226.6 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, Highway 2, Highway 61. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.3 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 $32.41 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.

The route from Jordan, MN to Eden Prairie, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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