The drive from Morgan Park, MN to Chisholm, MN covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 42.9 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 Morgan Park, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 86.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 53 and State Highway 37. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.9 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 28 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 42.9 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 88th Avenue West.
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 51m 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 (88th Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 59.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles (MN 37 / State Highway 37): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|88th Avenue West
Turn left onto 88th Avenue West
Navigation decision point
5
59.4 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|MN 37 / State Highway 37
Enter roundabout onto MN 37 / State Highway 37
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
78.8 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|US 169; MN 73 / East Beltline
Enter roundabout onto US 169; MN 73 / East Beltline
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
86.7 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|3rd Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 53
42.9 mi
49m
State Highway 37
17.7 mi
22m
Midway Road
10.6 mi
15m
East Beltline
6.6 mi
8m
Becks Road
3.8 mi
5m
40th Street
1.6 mi
2m
Idaho Street
0.7 mi
1m
State Highway 73
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 42.9 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan Park, MN and Chisholm, MN.
1
Start on Falcon Street
152 ft·12 sec·Falcon Street
2
Turn left onto 88th Avenue West
0.3 mi·36 sec·88th Avenue West
3
Continue on Idaho Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Idaho Street
4
Turn left onto MN 23
0.2 mi·18 sec·Grand Avenue
5
Continue on MN 23
0.6 mi·1 min·Commonwealth Avenue
6
Turn right onto Becks Road
3.8 mi·5 min·Becks Road
7
Continue on CH 13
470 ft·9 sec·County Highway 13
8
Continue on CH 13
7.4 mi·10 min·Midway Road
9
Enter roundabout onto CH 13
119 ft·2 sec·Midway Road
10
Continue on CH 13
2.5 mi·3 min·Midway Road
11
Enter roundabout onto CH 13
119 ft·2 sec·Midway Road
12
Continue on CH 13
0.6 mi·1 min·Midway Road
13
Turn left onto US 53
43 mi·49 min·US 53
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
15
Turn left
173 ft·2 sec
16
Continue on Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge
384 ft·6 sec·Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge
17
Continue on MN 37
3.9 mi·4 min·State Highway 37
18
Enter roundabout onto MN 37
136 ft·2 sec·State Highway 37
19
Continue on MN 37
14 mi·17 min·State Highway 37
20
Continue on MN 37
1.6 mi·2 min·40th Street
21
Enter roundabout onto US 169; MN 73
20 ft·0 sec·East Beltline
22
Continue on US 169; MN 73
6.6 mi·8 min·East Beltline
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit onto MN 73
0.5 mi·50 sec·MN 73
24
Enter roundabout onto MN 73
149 ft·8 sec·State Highway 73
25
Continue on MN 73
0.6 mi·1 min·State Highway 73
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on MN 73
0.2 mi·29 sec·West Lake Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
64 ft·2 sec·3rd Avenue Southwest
28
Arrive at destination
3rd Avenue Southwest
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 Morgan Park, MN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 56m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chisholm, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morgan Park, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Morgan Park, MN
This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Morgan Park, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 53 for about 42.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.4 mi from Morgan Park, MN
· 56m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.90 one way
$25.81 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg30 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Morgan Park, MN
Morning
in Morgan Park on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chisholm, MN
Morning
in Chisholm on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°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 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 51m 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 Morgan Park, MN to Chisholm, MN covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 43.4 miles from Morgan Park, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.90 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 51m 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 (88th Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 59.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles (MN 37 / State Highway 37): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Morgan Park, MN to Chisholm, 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.
