Origin
Jordan, MN
Morning in Jordan on Friday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jordan, MN to Winter, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jordan, MN
Mihaela Claudia Puscas
Winter, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 13.3-mile drive from Jordan to Winter, Minnesota, is a short hop perfect for a single day trip. Expect to spend about 50 minutes behind the wheel, navigating primarily on Stony River Forest Road, National Forest Hwy 11, and CR 204. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $2, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest region. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so plan for a relaxed pace. Given its brevity, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay, making it an easy addition to any itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 6% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a mix of county roads and forest highways, suggesting a more intimate connection with the landscape rather than high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.4 miles on Stony River Forest Road, indicating that most of your time will be spent navigating curves and transitions. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation and a comfortable pace, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stony River Forest Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jordan, MN to Winter, MN is easy. At 50m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Stony River Forest Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11
Turn left onto CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Stony River Forest Road
Turn right onto Stony River Forest Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stony River Forest Road | 12.4 mi | 47m |
| National Forest Hwy 11 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| CR 204 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Stony River Forest Road
— 12.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jordan, MN and Winter, MN.
1
Start on CR 204
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 204
2
Turn left onto CR 15; FH 11
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
National Forest Hwy 11
3
Turn right onto Stony River Forest Road
12 mi
·
47 min
·
Stony River Forest Road
4
Arrive at destination
Stony River Forest Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.96 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Winter, MN
Morning in Winter on Friday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m 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 Winter, MN covers 13.3 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stony River Forest Road, National Forest Hwy 11, CR 204. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 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 $1.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Jordan, MN to Winter, MN is easy. At 50m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Stony River Forest Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jordan, MN to Winter, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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