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Trip from Jordan, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

40.8 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Jordan, MN

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suburb city of Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Brooklyn Park, MN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Jordan to Brooklyn Park, expect a straightforward 40.2-mile journey through the Minnesota Midwest. This trip typically takes about 44 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will navigate using a combination of Broadway Street South, MN 41, and County Road 78 rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, this is an economical route for commuters or casual travelers. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans best.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 169 34.1 mi 40m
Brooklyn Boulevard 2.2 mi 4m
130th Street West 1 mi 1m
Marystown Road 0.9 mi 1m
Chestnut Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
County Road 78 0.4 mi <1m
Broadway Street South 0.4 mi <1m
Zane Avenue North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 169 — 34.1 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

219 ft · 21 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto MN 21

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Broadway Street South
Use the straight lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
4

Merge onto US 169

6.5 mi · 7 min · US 169
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 106 Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
6

Keep slight right at fork

264 ft · 8 sec
Exit 106 Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
7

Turn straight onto CR 78

0.4 mi · 34 sec · County Road 78
8

Continue on CR 78

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
9

Enter roundabout onto CR 78

116 ft · 2 sec · 130th Street West
10

Continue on CR 78

1.0 mi · 1 min · 130th Street West
11

Turn left onto CR 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · Marystown Road
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward US 169 North
13

Merge onto US 169

5.1 mi · 5 min · US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto US 169

22 mi · 27 min · US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto CR 130

2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17

Arrive at destination

CR 14

Where to Stop

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

city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eden Prairie, MN

20 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

Crystal, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eden Prairie, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Jordan, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 21 / Broadway Street South

Turn left onto MN 21 / Broadway Street South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
7.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

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

Exit 106 Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
7
7.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 106 Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
6
15.8 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 169

Keep slight left at fork onto US 169

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.3 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn 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. Toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Bo...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.07 one way

$12.14 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $6.54 $13.08
premium $4.53 $7.28 $14.56
diesel $5.61 $9.01 $18.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.28 $1.96
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63
EV Truck/SUV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Jordan, MN

Late night in Jordan on Tuesday

Local time

3:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn Park, MN

Late night in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday

Local time

3:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°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

53m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features zero percent highway share, relying entirely on local roads to move you across the region. You will find yourself navigating frequent turns as you transition between Broadway Street South and the other designated local routes. The character of the road remains consistent throughout the 44-minute duration, offering a steady, hands-on driving experience. Expect a technical, winding feel that requires your full attention compared to the passive nature of high-speed freeway travel.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on US 169.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Brooklyn Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 21 / Broadway Street South.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 40.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 21 / Broadway Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Jordan, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 78: Chaska along the way.

Cr 78: Chaska

7.2 mi in | ~9m

About the Cities

Arriving in Brooklyn Park, MN

Full guide →

Brooklyn Park is a city in Minnesota.

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 53m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on US 169. 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 Brooklyn Park, 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: near the start (MN 21 / Broadway Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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