How far is Mountain Iron, MN from Morgan Park, MN?
The driving distance from Mountain Iron, MN to Morgan Park, MN is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 36m.
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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Chance Light Snow
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Iron and Morgan Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Iron and Morgan Park.
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Start on Mesabi Avenue
8 m · 3 sec · Mesabi Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
966 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mineral Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Mineral Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mineral Avenue
1333 ft · 33 sec · Mineral Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1760 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right toward US 53 South
1193 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
48.9 mi · 57 min
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Turn right onto Midway Road
3196 ft · 1 min · Midway Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road
35 m · 2 sec · Midway Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Midway Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Grove Road
41 m · 3 sec · Midway Road
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Exit the rotary onto Midway Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Midway Road
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Continue on County Highway 13
143 m · 9 sec · County Highway 13
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Continue on Becks Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Becks Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
2960 ft · 59 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
937 ft · 19 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Idaho Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street
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Continue on 88th Avenue West
1338 ft · 39 sec · 88th Avenue West
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Turn right onto Falcon Street
46 m · 7 sec · Falcon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Falcon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Iron and Morgan Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 53 South
Exit the roundabout
48.9 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.
Chance Light Snow leaving Mountain Iron and Partly Sunny near Morgan Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Iron to Morgan Park?
The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 37.3 miles from Mountain Iron and 37.3 miles from Morgan Park.
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 13.1 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 3:16 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 Chance Light Snow around Mountain Iron and Partly Sunny near Morgan Park.
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.
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Iron and Morgan Park. Straight-line distance: 61.48 mi (98.94 km).
#1 Mountain Iron
City in St.
| Population | 2,816 |
| Coordinates | 47.5324300, -92.6235100 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morgan Park
Morgan Park is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.6882700, -92.2101900 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morgan Park (-92.21019, 46.68827)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 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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