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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.4 mi
01h 25m
Flight
61.48 mi
98.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.48 mi
Kilometers
98.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.4 mi
Kilometers
119.74 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Iron
Thu, Apr 16, 3:35 AM CDT
Return by in Morgan Park
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 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 Mountain Iron
Thu, Apr 16, 3:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Cotton
MN

Unincorporated community in St.

From Morgan Park
37.2 mi
00h 42m
To Mountain Iron
37.2 mi
00h 42m

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
71°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  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

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169: Hibbing

    1229 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1678 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mineral Avenue

    742 ft · 19 sec · Mineral Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Mineral Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mineral Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    966 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mesabi Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Mesabi Avenue

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Midway Road
16.1 mi · 22%
Becks Road
3.78 mi · 5%
Mineral Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
Idaho Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Commonwealth Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
US 169
0.55 mi · 1%
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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton
00h 42m from Morgan Park
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

50 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

52 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.

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).

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#1 Morgan Park

Morgan Park is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.6882700, -92.2101900
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Mountain Iron

#2 Mountain Iron

City in St.

Population2,816
Coordinates47.5324300, -92.6235100
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Start: Falcon Street (-92.21019, 46.688358)
End: Mesabi Avenue (-92.623497, 47.53243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.77
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan Park and Mountain Iron. The current time is 02:10:02.

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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.