Origin
Morgan Park, MN
Afternoon in Morgan Park on Thursday
Local time
4:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgan Park, MN to Mountain Iron, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
74.5 mi
120 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgan Park, MN
Tom Fisk
Mountain Iron, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Morgan Park, MN to Mountain Iron, MN covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m 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 54.3 miles on US 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.09 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
37.3 miles from Morgan Park, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 74.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 74.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 53 and Midway Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.3 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 23 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 54.3 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m 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 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 14 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
74.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
Mesabi Avenue
Turn left onto Mesabi Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 53 | 54.3 mi | 1h 4m |
| Midway Road | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Becks Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| US 169 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Mineral Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Idaho Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 88th Avenue West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 54.3 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan Park, MN and Mountain Iron, 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
49 mi
·
56 min
·
US 53
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 53
113 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 53
15
Continue on US 53
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 53
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 169: Hibbing
17
Turn left onto US 169
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
19
Turn right onto CH 102
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Mineral Avenue
20
Continue on CH 102
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Avenue
21
Turn left onto CR 708
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto Mesabi Avenue
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mesabi Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Mesabi Avenue
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 37.3 miles from Morgan Park, MN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.3 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 49m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain Iron, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 74.5 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 54.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.3 mi from Morgan Park, MN · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Morgan Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mountain Iron, MN
The final approach into Mountain Iron, 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
$11.09 one way
$22.17 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.29 | $26.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Mountain Iron, MN
Afternoon in Mountain Iron on Thursday
Local time
4:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
27 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 36m 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 Mountain Iron, MN covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m 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 37.3 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 $11.09 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 36m 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 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 Mountain Iron, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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