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Trip from Mountain Iron, MN to Morgan Park, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

74.6 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

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

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Downtown Mountain Iron, MN, MN

Mountain Iron, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Morgan Park, MN, MN

Morgan Park, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Mountain Iron, MN to Morgan Park, MN covers 74.6 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 54.4 miles on US 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.10 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 Mountain Iron, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 74.6 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 74.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 53 and Midway Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.4 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 24 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 54.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and Midway Road. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 708 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 708 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CH 102 / Mineral Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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 | CR 708 / Main Street

Turn right onto CR 708 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | CH 102 / Mineral Avenue

Turn right onto CH 102 / Mineral Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward US 53 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 53 South
5
72.8 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | MN 23 / Commonwealth Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto MN 23 / Commonwealth Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | Falcon Street

Turn right onto Falcon Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 53 54.4 mi 1h 4m
Midway Road 10.6 mi 14m
Becks Road 3.8 mi 6m
US 169 2.2 mi 3m
Mineral Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Idaho Street 0.7 mi 1m
Commonwealth Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
88th Avenue West 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 53 — 54.4 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Iron, MN and Morgan Park, MN.

1

Start on Mesabi Avenue

26 ft · 3 sec · Mesabi Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 708

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto CH 102

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mineral Avenue
4

At end of road, turn right onto CH 102

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Mineral Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 48 sec
6

Merge onto US 169

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 169
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 53 South Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto US 53

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 53
9

Continue on US 53

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 53
Use the straight lane.
10

Enter roundabout onto US 53

114 ft · 1 sec · US 53
11

Continue on US 53

49 mi · 56 min · US 53
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn right onto CH 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · Midway Road
13

Enter roundabout onto CH 13

115 ft · 1 sec · Midway Road
14

Continue on CH 13

2.5 mi · 3 min · Midway Road
15

Enter roundabout onto CR 13

134 ft · 2 sec · Midway Road
16

Continue on CR 13

7.4 mi · 10 min · Midway Road
17

Continue on CH 13

470 ft · 9 sec · County Highway 13
18

Continue on CH 3

3.8 mi · 6 min · Becks Road
19

At end of road, turn left onto MN 23

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
20

Turn straight onto MN 23

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Grand Avenue
21

Turn right onto Idaho Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Idaho Street
22

Continue on 88th Avenue West

0.3 mi · 38 sec · 88th Avenue West
23

Turn right onto Falcon Street

152 ft · 6 sec · Falcon Street
24

Arrive at destination

Falcon Street

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 Mountain Iron, MN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 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 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.3 miles or 47m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgan Park, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mountain Iron, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mountain Iron, MN

This is one driving day of about 74.6 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Mountain Iron, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 53 for about 54.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.3 mi from Mountain Iron, MN · 47m into the drive

Downtown Eveleth, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eveleth, MN

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

Eveleth, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Lake, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Mountain Iron, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Morgan Park, MN

The final approach into Morgan Park, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Kunnari's Kitchen & Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Virginia, Minnesota

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.3

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12182488114

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Casa Latte LLC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hermantown, Minnesota

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.6

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12187297690

Kunnari's Kitchen & Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.3

Virginia, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12182488114

Visit website

Skyline Social & Games

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 58.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12187278555

Visit website

Casa Latte LLC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.6

Hermantown, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12187297690

Wussow's Concert Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+12186245957

Visit website

Minnesota Welcome Center (Thompson Hill)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 74.6

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12187234938

Visit website

United States Hockey Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 10.7

Eveleth, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+12187445167

Visit website

Discover the Range

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 10.7

Eveleth, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12187498161

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.10 one way

$22.20 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $11.96 $23.92
premium $4.53 $13.31 $26.62
diesel $5.61 $16.47 $32.94

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 22.4 0 $7.83 $3.58
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.53 $2.98
EV Truck/SUV 29.8 0 $10.44 $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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mountain Iron, MN

Morning in Mountain Iron on Saturday

Local time

7:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morgan Park, MN

Morning in Morgan Park on Saturday

Local time

7:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

3 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

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 Mountain Iron, MN to Morgan Park, MN covers 74.6 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 Mountain Iron, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.10 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 708 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CH 102 / Mineral Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Mountain Iron, MN to Morgan Park, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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