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Trip from Grant, 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

2h 41m

Distance

139.4 mi

224 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m

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

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Downtown Grant, MN, MN

Grant, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Morgan Park, MN, MN

Morgan Park, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Grant, MN to Morgan Park, MN covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, I 35E, Dellwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.9 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.75 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.7 miles from Grant, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 139.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 41m highway drive covering 139.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and I 35E. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 113.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35E. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near US 61.

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 2h 41m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (US 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 61

Turn right onto US 61

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
10.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the ramp toward I 35E North: Forest Lake

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 35E North: Forest Lake
5
10.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 35E

Merge onto I 35E

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
133 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward CR 13: Midway Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 246 Toward CR 13: Midway Road
5
137.6 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | MN 23 / Commonwealth Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto MN 23 / Commonwealth Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 113.9 mi 2h 2m
I 35E 8.5 mi 9m
Dellwood Road 3.8 mi 6m
Becks Road 3.8 mi 6m
US 61 3.7 mi 5m
Frenchman Road North 1.4 mi 2m
Idaho Street 0.7 mi 1m
Northwest Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 113.9 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grant, MN and Morgan Park, MN.

1

Start on MN 96

3.8 mi · 6 min · Dellwood Road
2

Continue on MN 96

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Lake Avenue
3

Turn right onto CR 89

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northwest Avenue
4

Turn left onto CH 8

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Buffalo Street
5

Turn right onto US 61

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 61
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto CH 8

1.4 mi · 2 min · Frenchman Road North
7

Continue on CR 14

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Main Street
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 35E North: Forest Lake Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 35E

8.5 mi · 9 min · I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

114 mi · 2 hr 2 min · I 35
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 246 Toward CR 13: Midway Road
12

Turn right onto CH 13

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Midway Road
13

Continue on CH 13

470 ft · 9 sec · County Highway 13
14

Continue on CH 3

3.8 mi · 6 min · Becks Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto MN 23

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
16

Turn straight onto MN 23

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Grand Avenue
17

Turn right onto Idaho Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Idaho Street
18

Continue on 88th Avenue West

0.3 mi · 38 sec · 88th Avenue West
19

Turn right onto Falcon Street

152 ft · 6 sec · Falcon Street
20

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.7 miles from Grant, MN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 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 31 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69.7 miles or 1h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

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 Grant, 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 Grant, MN

This is one driving day of about 139.4 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Grant, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 113.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.7 mi from Grant, MN · 1h 21m into the drive

Downtown Rock Creek, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rock Creek, MN

70 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

Circle Pines, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hinckley, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.7 miles from Grant, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.9 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Kaffe Stuga Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harris, Minnesota

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.8

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+16516749958

Cabina Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pine City, Minnesota

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffeesmith

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Lake, Minnesota

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.9

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16513009039

Visit website

Kaffe Stuga Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.8

Harris, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+16516749958

Cabina Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.7

Pine City, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13206295982

Visit website

Bearaboo Coffee Escape

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 129.4

Cloquet, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+12188795051

Coffeesmith

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.9

Forest Lake, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16513009039

Visit website

Wussow's Concert Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.4

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+12186245957

Visit website

Minnesota Welcome Center (Thompson Hill)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 139.4

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12187234938

Visit website

Black Bear Golf Course

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 119.5

Cloquet, Minnesota

+12188782485

Visit website

Snake River Fur Post

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 59.7

Pine City, Minnesota

+13206296356

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.75 one way

$41.49 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $22.35 $44.71
premium $4.53 $24.87 $49.74
diesel $5.61 $30.78 $61.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.8 0 $14.64 $6.69
Efficient EV 34.9 0 $12.20 $5.58
EV Truck/SUV 55.8 0 $19.52 $8.92

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Grant, MN

Late night in Grant on Saturday

Local time

5:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morgan Park, MN

Late night in Morgan Park on Saturday

Local time

5:55 AM

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

15 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

2h 41m 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 Grant, MN to Morgan Park, MN covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, I 35E, Dellwood Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.7 miles from Grant, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.75 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 41m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (US 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Grant, MN to Morgan Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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