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Trip from Jordan, MN to Winter, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 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

Save up to 13 min
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.

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Downtown Jordan, MN, MN

Jordan, MN

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Downtown Winter, MN, MN

Winter, MN

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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.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 0.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.00 one way

$4.00 round trip

$3.82/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $2.16 $4.31
premium $4.60 $2.41 $4.82
diesel $4.80 $2.51 $5.02

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 7, 2026

Origin

Jordan, MN

Late night in Jordan on Sunday

Local time

3:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny

SW 5 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 7 at 1:33PM CDT until July 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 7 at 1:33PM CDT until July 8 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Destination

Winter, MN

Late night in Winter on Sunday

Local time

3:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny

W 5 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 7 at 1:33PM CDT until July 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 7 at 1:33PM CDT until July 8 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on Stony River Forest Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,937 ft 1,738 ft

Total Climb

232 ft

Total Descent

34 ft

Highest Point

1,937 ft

~13.3 mi in

Elevation Range

199 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Jordan, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1853

Arriving in Winter, MN

Full guide →

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 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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on Stony River Forest Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winter, 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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