How far is Morgan Park, MN from Ely, MN?
The driving distance from Morgan Park, MN to Ely, MN is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Roseau County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgan Park and Ely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan Park and Ely.
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Start on Falcon Street
46 m · 12 sec · Falcon Street
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Turn left onto 88th Avenue West
1338 ft · 37 sec · 88th Avenue West
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Continue on Idaho Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
937 ft · 19 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
2960 ft · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right onto Becks Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Becks Road
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Continue on County Highway 13
143 m · 9 sec · County Highway 13
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Continue on Midway Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Midway Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Grove Road
36 m · 3 sec · Midway Road
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Exit the rotary onto Midway Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Midway Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road
36 m · 2 sec · Midway Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road
3205 ft · 1 min · Midway Road
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Turn left
48.8 mi · 57 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 169: Ely
2825 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on State Highway 169
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 169
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Continue on Highway 169
28.6 mi · 40 min · Highway 169
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sheridan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan Park and Ely.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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48.8 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Morgan Park and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Ely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgan Park to Ely?
The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 59.4 miles from Morgan Park and 59.5 miles from Ely.
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 33.4 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 2:12 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 Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny around Morgan Park and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Ely.
Stop Ideas Near Spruce
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spruce.
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgan Park and Ely. Straight-line distance: 85.47 mi (137.55 km).
#1 Morgan Park
Morgan Park is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.6882700, -92.2101900 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ely
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 3,325 |
| Coordinates | 47.9032400, -91.8670900 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 1 (-91.86709, 47.903279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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