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Trip from Woodbury, MN to Jordan, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

170 mi

274 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m

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

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city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Woodbury, MN

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city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Jordan, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Woodbury, MN to Jordan, MN covers 170 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 65, US 169, MN 210 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.7 miles on State Highway 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.30 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

85 miles from Woodbury, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 65 93.7 mi 1h 55m
US 169 17.6 mi 20m
MN 210 16.9 mi 20m
MN 65 16.5 mi 21m
MN 100 15.3 mi 19m
Louisville Road 2 mi 3m
I 694 1.8 mi 2m
I 494 1.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 65 — 93.7 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 127

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Gisler Road
2

Turn right onto MN 210

17 mi · 20 min · MN 210
3

Turn left onto MN 65

94 mi · 1 hr 55 min · State Highway 65
Use the right lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65

17 mi · 21 min · MN 65
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on MN 65

300 ft · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 694 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 694

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 35A Toward MN 100 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on MN 100

15 mi · 19 min · MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 494; MN 5

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 494; MN 5
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 10A Toward US 169 South, US 169 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 57 sec
Toward US 169 South Use the slight left lane.
14

Merge onto US 169

13 mi · 15 min · US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 106 Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

226 ft · 7 sec
Toward CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard Use the left lane.
17

Continue on CR 78

0.2 mi · 25 sec · County Road 78
18

Turn right onto Louisville Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road
19

Turn right onto 147th Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · 147th Street
20

Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Red Rock Drive
21

Take the ramp

261 ft · 7 sec
Toward US 169 South
22

Merge onto US 169

4.3 mi · 4 min · US 169
23

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Use the right lane.
24

Turn straight onto MN 21

0.8 mi · 1 min · Broadway Street North
25

Turn right

219 ft · 16 sec
26

Arrive at 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 85 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 37 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85 miles or 1h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 54m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Woodbury, 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 Woodbury, MN

This is one driving day of about 170 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Woodbury, 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 State Highway 65 for about 93.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blaine, MN

85 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

Hinckley, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Braham, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85 miles from Woodbury, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before State Highway 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.

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

Mallards Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shakopee, Minnesota

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 157.9

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19528557779

Visit website

Patrick's Bakery & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Richfield, Minnesota

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Cairo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blaine, Minnesota

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 121.4

Mallards Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 157.9

Shakopee, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19528557779

Visit website

Patrick's Bakery & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 145.7

Richfield, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16128617570

Visit website

El Loro Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.4

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17637549065

Visit website

Phoever ❤️ Vietnamese Cuisine & Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.6

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17632088754

Visit website

Adagio's Pizza Factory

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 121.4

New Brighton, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16512373486

Visit website

Cairo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 121.4

Blaine, Minnesota

Mojo Coffee Gallery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.6

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16123614949

Visit website

Walden Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133.6

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Heights Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133.6

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16123149027

Visit website

Missing Pieces Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 145.7

Edina, Minnesota

Hours: 12–7:30 pm

+19526588974

Visit website

Golden Lake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 121.4

Circle Pines, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+17637845898

Visit website

Sever's Corn Maze & Farm Market

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 170

Shakopee, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+19522706293

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 129.7 and 161.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
129.7 mi into trip | ~2h 41m 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
7
145.6 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
8
147.4 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in

Take the exit toward US 169 South, US 169 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10A Toward US 169 South, US 169 North
8
161.5 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Take the exit toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 106 Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
8
161.8 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.30 one way

$50.60 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $27.26 $54.52
premium $4.53 $30.33 $60.66
diesel $5.61 $37.53 $75.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51 0 $17.85 $8.16
Efficient EV 42.5 0 $14.87 $6.80
EV Truck/SUV 68 0 $23.80 $10.88

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Woodbury, MN

Afternoon in Woodbury on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jordan, MN

Afternoon in Jordan on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°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

3h 35m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

170 mi in 3h 35m, mostly highway — 93.7 mi of that is on State Highway 65.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.7 mi on State Highway 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 170 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 129.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 170 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 93.7 miles on State Highway 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jordan, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 129.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Jordan, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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