Origin
Morgan Park, MN
Afternoon in Morgan Park on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgan Park, MN to Proctor, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 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 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgan Park, MN
Tom Fisk
Proctor, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgan Park, MN to Proctor, MN covers 7.9 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Avenue, US 2, I 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on Grand Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Morgan Park, MN to Proctor, MN covers 7.9 miles and takes about 14m, 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 14m drive. You will face about 6 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 4.4 miles (North 59th Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North 59th Avenue West
Turn left onto North 59th Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 35; US 2
Merge onto I 35; US 2
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CH 14 / 5th Street
Turn right onto CH 14 / 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| US 2 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 35 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 88th Avenue West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cody Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 59th Avenue West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Falcon Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan Park, MN and Proctor, 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
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Avenue
4
Turn left onto North 59th Avenue West
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North 59th Avenue West
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Cody Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cody Street
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
7
Merge onto I 35; US 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35; US 2
8
Take the exit onto US 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 2
9
Turn right onto CH 14
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
5th Street
10
Arrive at destination
CH 14
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.35 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
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
Proctor, MN
Afternoon in Proctor on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 Proctor, MN covers 7.9 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, US 2, I 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $1.18 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 14m drive. You will face about 6 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 4.4 miles (North 59th Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Morgan Park, MN to Proctor, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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