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Trip from Morgan Park, MN to Eveleth, MN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

64.9 mi

104 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

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

Downtown Morgan Park, MN, MN

Morgan Park, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Eveleth, MN, MN

Eveleth, MN

Danila Perevoshchikov

Trip Overview

The drive from Morgan Park, MN to Eveleth, MN covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 53, Midway Road, Becks Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.3 miles on US 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 64.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 53 and Midway Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.3 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 18 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 47.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and Midway Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 88th Avenue West.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 9 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 1.7 miles (Becks Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (CH 13 / Midway Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 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

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | Becks Road

Turn right onto Becks Road

Navigation decision point

4
13.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | CH 13 / Midway Road

Enter roundabout onto CH 13 / Midway Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
15.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | CH 13 / Midway Road

Enter roundabout onto CH 13 / Midway Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
63.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | MN 37

Take the exit onto MN 37 toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 53 47.3 mi 54m
Midway Road 10.6 mi 15m
Becks Road 3.8 mi 5m
Fayal Road 0.8 mi 2m
Idaho Street 0.7 mi 1m
Commonwealth Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
88th Avenue West 0.3 mi <1m
MN 37 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 53 — 47.3 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

47 mi · 54 min · US 53
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit onto MN 37

0.2 mi · 41 sec · MN 37
Toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik
15

Turn left onto MN 37

469 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 37
16

Continue on CR 101

0.8 mi · 2 min · Fayal Road
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn right onto Grant Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Grant Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

Grant Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.4 mi from Morgan Park, MN · 43m into the drive

Downtown Hermantown, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hermantown, MN

32 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

Hermantown, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cloquet, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Morgan Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eveleth, MN

The final approach into Eveleth, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.66 one way

$19.32 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $10.41 $20.81
premium $4.53 $11.58 $23.16
diesel $5.61 $14.33 $28.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.5 0 $6.81 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.2 0 $5.68 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.09 $4.15

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Morgan Park, MN

Morning in Morgan Park on Thursday

Local time

11:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eveleth, MN

Morning in Eveleth on Thursday

Local time

11:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

26 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

1h 23m 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 Eveleth, MN covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 53, Midway Road, Becks 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 32.4 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 $9.66 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 23m drive. You will face about 9 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 1.7 miles (Becks Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (CH 13 / Midway Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Morgan Park, MN to Eveleth, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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