Trip from Jordan, MN to Lakeville, MN

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

231.8 mi

373 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 30m ★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m

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

Downtown Lakeville, MN, MN

Lakeville, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Jordan, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 231.8 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hwy 11, Highway 2, 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

115.9 miles from Jordan, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 231.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hwy 11 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jordan, MN to Lakeville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hwy 11 Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 2 Unavailable Refreshing
4th Street Unavailable Refreshing
County Road 26 Unavailable Refreshing
11th Street Unavailable Refreshing
7th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 61 Unavailable Refreshing
I 35W Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Hwy 11 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

0.4 mi · 1 min · the route
2

Turn left onto National Forest Hwy 11

2.4 mi · 4 min · National Forest Hwy 11
3

Turn left onto Highway 2

24 mi · 42 min · Highway 2
4

Continue on 4th Street

348 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street
5

Turn right onto County Road 26

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 26
6

Continue on 11th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 11th Street
7

Turn right onto 7th Avenue

0.4 mi · 58 sec · 7th Avenue
8

Continue on Highway 61

24 mi · 32 min · Highway 61
9

Turn left

4.0 mi · 5 min
10

Keep slight left

128 mi · 2 hr 19 min
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

44 mi · 53 min · I 35W: Minneapolis
12

Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

0.2 mi · 26 sec · CR 5, CR 50
13

Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

128 ft · 3 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
15

Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
16

Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
17

Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

13 ft · 202nd Street West
19

Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
20

Turn left onto 207th Street West

23 ft · 1 sec · 207th Street West
21

Arrive at your destination

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 115.9 miles from Jordan, MN, or about 1h 51m into the drive.

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 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115.9 miles or 1h 51m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeville, 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 231.8 miles and 3h 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.9 mi from Jordan, MN · 1h 51m into the drive

Downtown Rock Creek, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rock Creek, MN

116 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.

Popular next leg

Rock Creek, MN to Lakeville, MN

87 mi · 1h 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Cloquet, MN

Fuel and coffee

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

Rock Creek, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.9 miles from Jordan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lakeville, MN

The final approach into Lakeville, 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 Lakeville, MN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.15 one way

$66.31 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $35.78 $71.57
premium $4.39 $40.08 $80.16
diesel $5.64 $51.50 $103.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 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 69.5 0 $24.34 $11.13
Efficient EV 58 0 $20.28 $9.27
EV Truck/SUV 92.7 1 $32.45 $14.84

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Jordan, MN

Afternoon in Jordan on Monday

Local time

1:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakeville, MN

Afternoon in Lakeville on Monday

Local time

1:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

15 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 42m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Lakeville, MN covers 231.8 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hwy 11, Highway 2, 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.9 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 $33.15 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jordan, MN to Lakeville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jordan, MN to Lakeville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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