Origin
Duluth, MN
Night in Duluth on Tuesday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duluth, MN to Morgan Park, MN
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
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6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duluth, MN
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Morgan Park, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Duluth, MN to Morgan Park, MN covers 9.1 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, Grand Avenue, 88th Avenue West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.35 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.6 miles from Duluth, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Duluth, MN to Morgan Park, MN covers 9.1 miles and takes about 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Priley Drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.1 miles (Priley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MN 194 / I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Priley Drive
Continue onto Priley Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 1st Street
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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MN 194 / I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 194 / I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.1 mi into trip
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~15m in
|
Falcon Street
Turn left onto Falcon Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Grand Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 88th Avenue West | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mesaba Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Priley Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Falcon Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duluth, MN and Morgan Park, MN.
1
Start on Priley Drive
323 ft
·
25 sec
·
Priley Drive
2
Continue on Priley Drive
81 ft
·
9 sec
·
Priley Drive
3
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 1st Street
4
Turn left onto MN 194
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Mesaba Avenue
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 194
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue
6
Merge onto I 35
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 35
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
9
Turn straight onto MN 23
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
10
Turn left onto 88th Avenue West
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
88th Avenue West
11
Turn left onto Falcon Street
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
Falcon Street
12
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 4.6 miles from Duluth, MN, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4 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 9.1 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.6 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgan Park, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Duluth, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Duluth, MN
This is one driving day of about 9.1 miles and 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Duluth, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.6 mi from Duluth, MN · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Duluth, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morgan Park, MN
The final approach into Morgan Park, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Morgan Park, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.71 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Night in Morgan Park on Tuesday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Duluth, MN to Morgan Park, MN covers 9.1 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, Grand Avenue, 88th Avenue West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Duluth, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Priley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MN 194 / I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Duluth, MN to Morgan Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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