Origin
Jordan, MN
Afternoon in Jordan on Friday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jordan, MN to Lakeville, 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
32m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Lakeville, MN
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Trip Overview
Jordan to Lakeville is 22.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Rice Street South/2nd Street East/East 2nd Street/Richard J, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest. Since it's a quick drive on mostly surface roads, you won't encounter major highway cruising. Plan for this to be a straightforward, local transit between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Langford Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| 185th Street East | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jordan, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on this road
141 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Rice Street South
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rice Street South
3
Turn right onto MN 282
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
2nd Street East
4
Continue on MN 282
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5
Continue on MN 282
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6
Continue on MN 282
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
7
At end of road, turn left onto MN 13
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Langford Boulevard
8
Continue on MN 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 21
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
10
Continue on CR 21
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 21
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12
Continue on CR 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
185th Street East
13
Continue on CR 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
15
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
16
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
17
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
19
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
20
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.4 — 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
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 282 / 2nd Street East
Turn right onto MN 282 / 2nd Street East
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MN 13 / Langford Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto MN 13 / Langford Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
207th Street West
Turn left onto 207th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.09 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.85 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lakeville, MN
Afternoon in Lakeville on Friday
Local time
3:21 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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 is 100% surface roads, meaning you'll be navigating local streets for the entire 22.4 miles. The drive will involve frequent intersections and traffic signals, typical of urban or suburban environments. Given the short duration of 32 minutes, expect the pace to be set by local traffic conditions rather than open road speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Rice Street South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Rice Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street East): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (MN 13 / Langford Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Jordan, MN
Full guide →Founded 1853
Arriving in Lakeville, MN
Full guide →Founded 1850
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 32m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. 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 0.1 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street East): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (MN 13 / Langford Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakeville, 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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