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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.93 mi
02h 09m
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
118.93 mi
Kilometers
191.4 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ely
Thu, Apr 16, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Morgan Park
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan Park
2026-04-16T02:10
Arrive Ely
Thu, Apr 16, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan Park
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 Morgan Park
59.4 mi
01h 04m
To Ely
59.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Falcon Street

    46 m · 12 sec · Falcon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 88th Avenue West

    1338 ft · 37 sec · 88th Avenue West

  3. 3

    Continue on Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    937 ft · 19 sec · Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    2960 ft · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Becks Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Becks Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Highway 13

    143 m · 9 sec · County Highway 13

  8. 8

    Continue on Midway Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Midway Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Grove Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Midway Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Midway Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Midway Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Midway Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road

    3205 ft · 1 min · Midway Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    48.8 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 169: Ely

    2825 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 169

    14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 169

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 169

    28.6 mi · 40 min · Highway 169

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 169
28.6 mi · 24%
Midway Road
20.9 mi · 18%
State Highway 169
14.4 mi · 12%
Becks Road
3.78 mi · 3%
Idaho Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Commonwealth Avenue
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

48.8 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spruce
01h 04m from Morgan Park
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Morgan Park and Ely. Straight-line distance: 85.47 mi (137.55 km).

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#1 Morgan Park

Morgan Park is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.6882700, -92.2101900
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Ely

#2 Ely

City in Minnesota, United States

Population3,325
Coordinates47.9032400, -91.8670900
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Start: Falcon Street (-92.21019, 46.688358)
End: MN 1 (-91.86709, 47.903279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.89 L · about $14.99
Round trip
$29.98
8.4 gal · 31.78 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan Park and Ely. The current time is 02:10:32.

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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.