Origin
Morgan Park, MN
Afternoon in Morgan Park on Thursday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgan Park, MN to Lakewood, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.3 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgan Park, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Morgan Park, MN to Lakewood, MN covers 18.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, MN 61, Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 31m highway drive covering 18.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and MN 61. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.3 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and MN 61. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.8 miles (MN 23 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (MN 61): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MN 61
Merge onto MN 61
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Lakewood Road
Turn sharp right onto Lakewood Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East Superior Street
Turn sharp left onto East Superior Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| MN 61 | 6.3 mi | 12m |
| Grand Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| 88th Avenue West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lakewood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Falcon Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Superior Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan Park, MN and Lakewood, 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
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35; US 2
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward MN 61 North
7
Merge onto MN 61
6.3 mi
·
12 min
·
MN 61
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn sharp right onto Lakewood Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lakewood Road
9
Turn sharp left onto East Superior Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Superior Street
10
Arrive at destination
East Superior Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.45 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Lakewood, MN
Afternoon in Lakewood on Thursday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
31°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
4 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
31m 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 Lakewood, MN covers 18.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, MN 61, Grand Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $2.72 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 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.8 miles (MN 23 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (MN 61): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Morgan Park, MN to Lakewood, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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