How far is Morgan Park, MN from Mountain Iron, MN?
The driving distance from Morgan Park, MN to Mountain Iron, MN is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in St.
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 Mountain Iron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan Park and Mountain Iron.
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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
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169: Hibbing
1229 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1678 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Mineral Avenue
742 ft · 19 sec · Mineral Avenue
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Continue on Mineral Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Mineral Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
966 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mesabi Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Mesabi Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mesabi Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan Park and Mountain Iron.
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.
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 Mountain Iron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgan Park to Mountain Iron?
The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Cotton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Morgan Park and 37.2 miles from Mountain Iron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 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 Mountain Iron.
Stop Ideas Near Cotton
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 Cotton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgan Park and Mountain Iron. Straight-line distance: 61.48 mi (98.94 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 Mountain Iron
City in St.
| Population | 2,816 |
| Coordinates | 47.5324300, -92.6235100 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesabi Avenue (-92.623497, 47.53243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
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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