Origin
Jordan, MN
Late night in Jordan on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jordan, MN to Eden Prairie, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jordan, MN
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Eden Prairie, MN
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Trip Overview
Jordan, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is 20 miles and takes about 29m via US 212, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within Minnesota, connecting two Midwest communities. You'll primarily use main roads like US 212 and Quaker Avenue, with a significant portion on a highway. It’s a convenient option for a quick drive, whether you’re commuting, running an errand, or making a brief hop between towns. Plan for a minimal fuel cost given the short distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 212 | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Quaker Avenue | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Jonathan Carver Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Road 40 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eden Prairie Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jordan, MN and Eden Prairie, MN.
1
Start on this road
141 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Rice Street South
193 ft
·
13 sec
·
Rice Street South
3
Turn left onto MN 282
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
2nd Street East
4
Enter roundabout onto MN 282
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street West
5
Continue on MN 282
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
2nd Street West
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 9
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Quaker Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto CR 11; CR 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road 40
8
Continue on CR 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonathan Carver Parkway
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 11
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jonathan Carver Parkway
10
Continue on CR 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonathan Carver Parkway
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 212 East
12
Merge onto US 212
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 212
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 4
424 ft
·
11 sec
·
Eden Prairie Road
15
Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
16
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Rice Street South
Turn right onto Rice Street South
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 282 / 2nd Street West
Enter roundabout onto MN 282 / 2nd Street West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 282 / 2nd Street West
Slight right onto MN 282 / 2nd Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Eden Prairie, MN
Late night in Eden Prairie on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
29m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 57% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel, including a continuous 9.5-mile segment on US 212. As you transition from US 212 to roads like Quaker Avenue and Jonathan Carver Parkway, expect the character to shift towards more local access and potentially slower speeds. The drive is generally efficient, designed for direct travel between your origin and destination.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on US 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Rice Street South.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 20 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Rice Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street West): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on US 212. 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: near the start (Rice Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street West): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eden Prairie, 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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