Origin
Morgan Park, MN
Afternoon in Morgan Park on Thursday
Local time
12:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgan Park, MN to Duluth, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgan Park, MN
Tom Fisk
Duluth, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgan Park, MN to Duluth, MN covers 9.2 miles and takes about 16m 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 3.8 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Morgan Park, MN to Duluth, MN covers 9.2 miles and takes about 16m, 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 11 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 3.8 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 88th Avenue West.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (88th Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MN 23 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 35; US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
88th Avenue West
Turn right onto 88th Avenue West
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MN 23 / Grand Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto MN 23 / Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 35; US 2
Merge onto I 35; US 2
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MN 194
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 194
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Priley Drive
Turn left onto Priley Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Grand Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| 88th Avenue West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MN 194 | 0.6 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
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan Park, MN and Duluth, MN.
1
Start on Falcon Street
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
Falcon Street
2
Turn right onto 88th Avenue West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
88th Avenue West
3
At end of road, turn right onto MN 23
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Merge onto I 35; US 2
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35; US 2
6
Take the exit onto MN 194
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MN 194
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 194
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
MN 194
8
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 1st Street
9
Turn left onto Priley Drive
88 ft
·
9 sec
·
Priley Drive
10
Continue on Priley Drive
448 ft
·
32 sec
·
Priley Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Priley Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.37 one way
$2.74 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
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
Duluth, MN
Afternoon in Duluth on Thursday
Local time
12:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 Duluth, MN covers 9.2 miles and takes about 16m 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 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 $1.37 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 9.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (88th Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MN 23 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 35; US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Morgan Park, MN to Duluth, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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