How far is Grand Lake, MN from Morgan Park, MN?

The driving distance from Grand Lake, MN to Morgan Park, MN is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.92 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.34 mi
27.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.34 mi
Kilometers
27.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.92 mi
Kilometers
38.49 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan Park
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 12:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Lake
2026-04-15T23:03
Arrive Morgan Park
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grand Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hermantown
MN

City in St.

From Grand Lake
11.9 mi
00h 16m
To Morgan Park
12 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
52°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Lake and Morgan Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Saginaw Road

    2185 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1165 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2

    2209 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Midway Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Midway Road

  9. 9

    Continue on County Highway 13

    143 m · 9 sec · County Highway 13

  10. 10

    Continue on Becks Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Becks Road

  11. 11

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

    2960 ft · 59 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

    937 ft · 19 sec · Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 88th Avenue West

    1338 ft · 39 sec · 88th Avenue West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Falcon Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Falcon Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falcon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 2
8.7 mi · 36%
Midway Road
5.72 mi · 24%
Becks Road
3.78 mi · 16%
Idaho Street
0.73 mi · 3%
Saginaw Road
0.63 mi · 3%
Commonwealth Avenue
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 2

Exit the roundabout

8.27 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hermantown
00h 16m from Grand Lake
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Grand Lake and Sunny near Morgan Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Lake to Morgan Park?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hermantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Grand Lake and 12 miles from Morgan Park.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Grand Lake and Sunny near Morgan Park.

Stop Ideas Near Hermantown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hermantown, 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 Hermantown.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

10 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

12 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Lake and Morgan Park. Straight-line distance: 17.34 mi (27.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Grand Lake

Township in St.

Population2,790
Coordinates46.8666100, -92.4679700
Altitude408
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: Grand Lake (-92.46797, 46.86661)
End: Morgan Park (-92.21019, 46.68827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.29 $6.59
Premium $4.39 $3.69 $7.38
Diesel $4.86 $4.09 $8.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Lake and Morgan Park. The current time is 23:03:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.