Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Jordan, MN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 14m

Distance

199.6 mi

321 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 1m ★

6 AM

4h 15m

8 AM

4h 41m

10 AM

4h 24m

12 PM

4h 21m

3 PM

4h 25m

5 PM

4h 40m

8 PM

4h 7m

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

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Saint Cloud, MN

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Jordan, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Jordan, MN covers 199.6 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive, MN 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.70 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

99.8 miles from Saint Cloud, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 199.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 14m highway drive covering 199.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 43 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 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 43 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street North.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 67.5 miles (MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street North

Turn right onto 2nd Street North

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | 5th Avenue North

Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

Navigation decision point

67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

Take the exit onto MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

146.8 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | MN 61

Merge onto MN 61

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

171.3 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in | CR 2 / 4th Street

Turn left onto CR 2 / 4th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35	43 mi	49m
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive	36.2 mi	38m
MN 23	34.4 mi	39m
Highway 2	24.5 mi	42m
MN 61	23.5 mi	32m
Forest Avenue East	17.7 mi	20m
3rd Street Southeast	14.6 mi	18m
National Forest Hwy 11	2.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 35 — 43 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Courthouse Square

7 ft · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

253 ft · 13 sec · 8th Avenue North

Turn right onto 2nd Street North

393 ft · 9 sec · 2nd Street North

Continue on 1st Street North

0.1 mi · 21 sec · 1st Street North

Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 5th Avenue North

Turn left onto MN 23

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 2nd Street South

Continue on MN 23

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Granite City Crossing

Continue on MN 23

15 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

Enter roundabout onto MN 23

114 ft · 1 sec · MN 23

Continue on MN 23

33 mi · 37 min · MN 23

Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65

1.6 mi · 2 min · MN 23; MN 65

Continue on MN 23

18 mi · 20 min · Forest Avenue East

Take the exit onto MN 23

36 mi · 38 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

Toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

Continue on I 35

43 mi · 49 min · I 35

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec

Toward MN 61 North

Merge onto MN 61

23 mi · 32 min · MN 61

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MN 61

1.1 mi · 2 min · 7th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto CR 2

1.0 mi · 1 min · 4th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 2

24 mi · 42 min · Highway 2

At end of road, turn right onto CR 2; CR 15; FH 11

2.4 mi · 4 min · National Forest Hwy 11

Turn right onto CR 204

0.4 mi · 1 min · CR 204

Arrive at destination

CR 204

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 99.8 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 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 44 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.8 miles or 1h 55m 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 12m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud, MN

This is one driving day of about 199.6 miles and 4h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Saint Cloud, 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 43 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.8 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 1h 55m into the drive

city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodbury, MN

100 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

Braham, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Finlayson, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.8 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jordan, MN

The final approach into Jordan, 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 Jordan, MN.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - Downtown

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Duluth, Minnesota

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 142.6

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12187278551

Visit website

Adventure Zone Canal Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Duluth, Minnesota

1.6 mi

Duluth Coffee Company Coffee Shop & Roastery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Duluth, Minnesota

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

190° Coffee And Tea

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Duluth, Minnesota

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 142.6

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12182884190

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Cedar Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Two Harbors, Minnesota

0.5 mi

Louise's Place Cafe + Pantry Provisions

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Two Harbors, Minnesota

0.4 mi

Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - Downtown

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12187278551

Visit website

Adventure Zone Canal Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 3–8 pm

+12187404000

Visit website

Duluth Coffee Company Coffee Shop & Roastery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12182216643

Visit website

Bearaboo Coffee Escape

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.3

Cloquet, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+12188795051

The Loch Café & Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12186061104

Visit website

Perk Place Coffeehouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12187307375

Visit website

190° Coffee And Tea

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12182884190

Visit website

Cedar Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 171.1

Two Harbors, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

+12185100160

Visit website

Louise's Place Cafe + Pantry Provisions

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 171.1

Two Harbors, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+12188342176

Visit website

White Pine Market

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 171.1

Two Harbors, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12183413826

Visit website

Northshore Coffee House

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 171.1

Two Harbors, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12188309851

Visit website

Gold Eagle Coffee Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 171.1

Two Harbors, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12183405456

Visit website

Studio Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

Visit website

The Coffee Bar at Naturalight Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Minnesota Welcome Center (Thompson Hill)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12187234938

Visit website

The Duluth and Iron Range Depot Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 171.1

Two Harbors, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+12188344898

Visit website

Craft District Apt w/ Gym & Coffee Shop 316

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Agate Bay Beach

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 171.1

Two Harbors, Minnesota

+12183026166

Visit website

Craft District Apt w/ Gym & Coffee Shop 322

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Craft District Apt w/ Gym & Coffee Shop 223

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Craft District Apt w/ Gym & Coffee Shop 307

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Bayfront Festival Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12187225573

Visit website

Craft District Apt w/ Gym & Coffee Shop 225

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 142.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.70 one way

$59.41 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$32.01	$64.01
premium	$4.53	$35.61	$71.23
diesel	$5.61	$44.07	$88.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.9	$20.96	$9.58
Efficient EV	49.9	$17.47	$7.98
EV Truck/SUV	79.8	$27.94	$12.77

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Saint Cloud, MN

Afternoon in Saint Cloud on Thursday

Local time

4:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jordan, MN

Afternoon in Jordan on Thursday

Local time

4:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Woodbury, MN

100 mi in

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

36 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 14m 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 Saint Cloud, MN to Jordan, MN covers 199.6 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive, MN 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 99.8 miles from Saint Cloud, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.70 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 is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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