How far is Ely, MN from Morgan Park, MN?

The driving distance from Ely, MN to Morgan Park, MN is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.06 mi
02h 37m
Flight
85.47 mi
137.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.47 mi
Kilometers
137.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.06 mi
Kilometers
191.61 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan Park
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 AM CDT
Return by in Ely
Sat, Apr 18, 9:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ely
2026-04-18T04:07
Arrive Morgan Park
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ely
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spruce
MN

Township in Roseau County, Minnesota

From Ely
59.5 mi
01h 18m
To Morgan Park
59.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Saturday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ely and Morgan Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ely and Morgan Park.

  1. 1

    Start on West Sheridan Street

    20.1 mi · 29 min · West Sheridan Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    21.5 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 53 South: Virginia

    3038 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on US 53 South: Virginia

    1664 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    48.9 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Midway Road

    3196 ft · 1 min · Midway Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Midway Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Midway Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Grove Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Midway Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Midway Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Midway Road

  15. 15

    Continue on County Highway 13

    143 m · 9 sec · County Highway 13

  16. 16

    Continue on Becks Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Becks Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    2960 ft · 59 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

    937 ft · 19 sec · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 88th Avenue West

    1338 ft · 39 sec · 88th Avenue West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Falcon Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Falcon Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falcon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ely and Morgan Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
59 mi · 50%
West Sheridan Street
20.1 mi · 17%
Midway Road
10.6 mi · 9%
Becks Road
3.78 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.42 mi · 1%
US 53 South
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout

48.9 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spruce
01h 18m from Ely
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving Ely and Partly Sunny near Morgan Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ely to Morgan Park?

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spruce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Ely and 59.6 miles from Morgan Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.99 one way or $29.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Ely and Partly Sunny near Morgan Park.

Stop Ideas Near Spruce

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spruce, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spruce.

BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

78 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

81 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ely and Morgan Park. Straight-line distance: 85.47 mi (137.55 km).

Ely

#1 Ely

City in Minnesota, United States

Population3,325
Coordinates47.9032400, -91.8670900
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
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#2 Morgan Park

Morgan Park is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.6882700, -92.2101900
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Ely (-91.86709, 47.90324)
End: Morgan Park (-92.21019, 46.68827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $14.99
Round trip
$29.98
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.99 $29.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.47 $32.94
Premium $4.39 $18.45 $36.89
Diesel $4.86 $20.43 $40.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ely and Morgan Park. The current time is 04:07:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.