The drive from Hibbing, MN to Morgan Park, MN covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 44m 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 highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43 miles on US 53.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.10 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
40.6 miles from Hibbing, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 44m highway drive covering 81.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 53 and State Highway 37. The longest continuous stretch is about 43 miles on US 53.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 43 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 East Howard Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 44m drive. You will face about 14 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 (East Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East 23rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Howard Street
Turn right onto East Howard Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|East 23rd Street
Turn left onto East 23rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
79.5 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|MN 23 / Commonwealth Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto MN 23 / Commonwealth Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
81.2 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|Falcon Street
Turn right onto Falcon Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 53
43 mi
49m
State Highway 37
17.7 mi
22m
Midway Road
10.6 mi
14m
Becks Road
3.8 mi
6m
East 40th Street
1.7 mi
2m
East Beltline
1.6 mi
2m
Idaho Street
0.7 mi
1m
Commonwealth Avenue
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 43 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hibbing, MN and Morgan Park, MN.
1
Start on 4th Avenue East
120 ft·7 sec·4th Avenue East
2
Turn right onto East Howard Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Howard Street
3
Turn right onto 12th Avenue East
176 ft·4 sec·12th Avenue East
4
Continue on Brooklyn Drive
0.2 mi·35 sec·Brooklyn Drive
5
Turn left onto East 23rd Street
394 ft·10 sec·East 23rd Street
6
Turn right onto US 169; MN 73
1.6 mi·2 min·East Beltline
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto MN 37
203 ft·3 sec·East 40th Street
8
Continue on MN 37
1.7 mi·2 min·East 40th Street
9
Continue on MN 37
14 mi·17 min·State Highway 37
10
Enter roundabout onto MN 37
130 ft·2 sec·State Highway 37
11
Continue on MN 37
3.9 mi·4 min·State Highway 37
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 53
43 mi·49 min·US 53
14
Turn right onto CH 13
0.6 mi·1 min·Midway Road
15
Enter roundabout onto CH 13
115 ft·1 sec·Midway Road
16
Continue on CH 13
2.5 mi·3 min·Midway Road
17
Enter roundabout onto CR 13
134 ft·2 sec·Midway Road
18
Continue on CR 13
7.4 mi·10 min·Midway Road
19
Continue on CH 13
470 ft·9 sec·County Highway 13
20
Continue on CH 3
3.8 mi·6 min·Becks Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto MN 23
0.6 mi·59 sec·Commonwealth Avenue
22
Turn straight onto MN 23
0.2 mi·18 sec·Grand Avenue
23
Turn right onto Idaho Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Idaho Street
24
Continue on 88th Avenue West
0.3 mi·38 sec·88th Avenue West
25
Turn right onto Falcon Street
152 ft·6 sec·Falcon Street
26
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 40.6 miles from Hibbing, MN, or about 51m 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 51m 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 25m
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 Hibbing, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hibbing, MN
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hibbing, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.6 mi from Hibbing, MN
· 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.10 one way
$24.20 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$13.04
$26.07
premium
$4.53
$14.51
$29.01
diesel
$5.61
$17.95
$35.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.54
$3.90
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.11
$3.25
EV Truck/SUV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Hibbing, MN
Morning
in Hibbing on Saturday
Local time
7:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Morgan Park, MN
Morning
in Morgan Park on Saturday
Local time
7:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Grand Lake, MN
41 mi in
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
2 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
1h 44m 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 Hibbing, MN to Morgan Park, MN covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 53, State Highway 37, Midway 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 40.6 miles from Hibbing, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.10 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 is a straightforward 1h 44m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East 23rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hibbing, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
