Origin
Chisholm, MN
Afternoon in Chisholm on Saturday
Local time
3:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chisholm, MN to Morgan Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
86.7 mi
140 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chisholm, MN
Tom Fisk
Morgan Park, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Chisholm, MN to Morgan Park, MN covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 53, State Highway 37, Midway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43 miles on US 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.4 miles from Chisholm, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 53 | 43 mi | 49m |
| State Highway 37 | 17.7 mi | 22m |
| Midway Road | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| MN 73 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Becks Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| East 40th Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Idaho Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 73 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 43 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm, MN and Morgan Park, MN.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest
64 ft
·
9 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto MN 73
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Lake Street
3
Continue on MN 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto MN 73
120 ft
·
6 sec
·
MN 73
Toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
5
Continue on MN 73
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
MN 73
Toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto MN 37
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 40th Street
7
Continue on MN 37
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 40th Street
8
Continue on MN 37
14 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 37
9
Enter roundabout onto MN 37
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 37
10
Continue on MN 37
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 37
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto US 53
43 mi
·
49 min
·
US 53
13
Turn right onto CH 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Midway Road
14
Enter roundabout onto CH 13
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
Midway Road
15
Continue on CH 13
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Midway Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 13
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
Midway Road
17
Continue on CR 13
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Midway Road
18
Continue on CH 13
470 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Highway 13
19
Continue on CH 3
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Becks Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto MN 23
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue
21
Turn straight onto MN 23
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grand Avenue
22
Turn right onto Idaho Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Idaho Street
23
Continue on 88th Avenue West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
88th Avenue West
24
Turn right onto Falcon Street
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
Falcon Street
25
Arrive at destination
Falcon Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.4 miles from Chisholm, MN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgan Park, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chisholm, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chisholm, MN
This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Chisholm, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 53 for about 43 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Chisholm, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 85 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 73 / West Lake Street
Turn left onto MN 73 / West Lake Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 73
Enter roundabout onto MN 73 toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 73
Slight right onto MN 73 toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
5
27.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
85 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
MN 23 / Commonwealth Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto MN 23 / Commonwealth Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.90 one way
$25.81 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| premium | $4.53 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morgan Park, MN
Afternoon in Morgan Park on Saturday
Local time
3:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m 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?
86.7 mi in 1h 50m, mostly highway — 43 mi of that is on US 53.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43 mi on US 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and State Highway 37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 73 / West Lake Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 13 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 (MN 73 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MN 73): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (MN 73): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43 miles on US 53. 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 (MN 73 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MN 73): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (MN 73): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morgan Park, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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