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Trip from Virginia, 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 30m

Distance

70 mi

113 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

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Downtown Virginia, MN, MN

Virginia, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Morgan Park, MN, MN

Morgan Park, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Virginia, MN to Morgan Park, MN covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 30m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.8 miles on US 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.42 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

35 miles from Virginia, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 53 52.8 mi 1h 2m
Midway Road 10.6 mi 14m
Becks Road 3.8 mi 6m
South 2nd Avenue West 0.9 mi 2m
Idaho Street 0.7 mi 1m
Commonwealth Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
88th Avenue West 0.3 mi <1m
Grand Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 53 — 52.8 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chestnut Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Chestnut Street
2

Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue West

0.9 mi · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue West
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 53

3.9 mi · 5 min · US 53
Use the left lane.
4

Enter roundabout onto US 53

114 ft · 1 sec · US 53
5

Continue on US 53

49 mi · 56 min · US 53
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn right onto CH 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · Midway Road
7

Enter roundabout onto CH 13

115 ft · 1 sec · Midway Road
8

Continue on CH 13

2.5 mi · 3 min · Midway Road
9

Enter roundabout onto CR 13

134 ft · 2 sec · Midway Road
10

Continue on CR 13

7.4 mi · 10 min · Midway Road
11

Continue on CH 13

470 ft · 9 sec · County Highway 13
12

Continue on CH 3

3.8 mi · 6 min · Becks Road
13

At end of road, turn left onto MN 23

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
14

Turn straight onto MN 23

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Grand Avenue
15

Turn right onto Idaho Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Idaho Street
16

Continue on 88th Avenue West

0.3 mi · 38 sec · 88th Avenue West
17

Turn right onto Falcon Street

152 ft · 6 sec · Falcon Street
18

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 35 miles from Virginia, MN, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.8 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 15 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35 miles or 43m 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 13m

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 Virginia, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Virginia, MN

This is one driving day of about 70 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Virginia, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 53 for about 52.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Eveleth, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eveleth, MN

35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Lake, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35 miles from Virginia, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12182488114

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Casa Latte LLC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hermantown, Minnesota

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55

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

Virginia, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12182488114

Visit website

Skyline Social & Games

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 55

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12187278555

Visit website

Casa Latte LLC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55

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 70

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 70

Duluth, Minnesota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12187234938

Visit website

United States Hockey Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5

Eveleth, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+12187445167

Visit website

Discover the Range

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5

Eveleth, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12187498161

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 70 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 2nd Avenue West

Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue West

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 53

At end of road, turn left onto US 53

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 53

Enter roundabout onto US 53

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
68.3 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | MN 23 / Commonwealth Avenue

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

Navigation decision point

5
70 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | Falcon Street

Turn right onto Falcon Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.42 one way

$20.83 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $11.22 $22.45
premium $4.53 $12.49 $24.98
diesel $5.61 $15.46 $30.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36
Efficient EV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80
EV Truck/SUV 28 0 $9.80 $4.48

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Virginia, MN

Afternoon in Virginia on Saturday

Local time

12:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morgan Park, MN

Afternoon in Morgan Park on Saturday

Local time

12:57 PM

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

24 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 30m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

70 mi in 1h 30m, mostly highway — 52.8 mi of that is on US 53.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.8 mi on US 53.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and Midway Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 2nd Avenue West.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Virginia, MN to Morgan Park, MN is easy. At 1h 30m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 2nd Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 70 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.8 miles on US 53. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 2nd Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morgan Park, MN before heading back.

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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