Origin
Eagan, MN
Evening in Eagan on Friday
Local time
5:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to Jordan, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagan, MN
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Jordan, MN
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Trip Overview
Eagan, MN to Jordan, MN is 27 miles and takes about 39m via I 35E and Highway 13 South, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, primarily in Minnesota. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick excursion or connecting between areas. You'll experience a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a practical option for local travel without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Highway 13 South | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| County Road 42 West | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Egan Drive | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Diffley Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 5.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and Jordan, MN.
1
Start on CR 31
222 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
2
Turn left onto CR 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 35E
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 88B
Toward CR 42
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 42
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 42 West
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on CR 42
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Egan Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto MN 13
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 13 South
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto MN 13
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
10
Continue on MN 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
11
Continue on MN 13
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12
Continue on MN 13
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
13
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
14
Continue on MN 282
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
15
Continue on MN 282
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
16
Continue on MN 282
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
17
Continue on MN 282
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
2nd Street East
18
Turn left onto MN 21
191 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway Street South
19
Turn right
219 ft
·
16 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 35E South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35E South
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35E
Merge onto I 35E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward CR 42
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 88B
Toward CR 42
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 42 / County Road 42 West
Turn right onto CR 42 / County Road 42 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
MN 13 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto MN 13 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.55 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| premium | $4.85 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Jordan, MN
Evening in Jordan on Friday
Local time
5:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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
39m 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?
About 32% of this 27-mile route is on the highway, specifically I 35E, for a stretch of up to 5.3 miles. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads, including Country Trail West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway and Highway 13 South. Expect a noticeable change in pace and traffic density as you move from the freeway to local routes.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,034 ft
769 ft
Total Climb
236 ft
Total Descent
416 ft
Highest Point
1,034 ft
~7.7 mi in
Elevation Range
265 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eagan, MN to Jordan, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42 along the way.
Cr 42
6.9 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting in Eagan, MN
Full guide →Founded 1860
Eagan is a city of 69,000 people (2021) in Minnesota on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River. It is a suburb in the southern part of the Twin Cities region.
Arriving in Jordan, MN
Full guide →Founded 1853
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on I 35E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jordan, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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