Origin
Morgan Park, MN
Afternoon in Morgan Park on Thursday
Local time
12:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
Morgan Park, MN
Tom Fisk
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 pointsThese 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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Destination
Eveleth, MN
Afternoon in Eveleth on Thursday
Local time
12:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Grand Lake, MN
32 mi in
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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