Directions to the Lodge
Getting to Northernair Lodge can be half the fun. There are three roads leading into Ely including Highway 169, Highway 1 and County Road 116 (the famed Echo Trail). Ely is located approximately 255 miles north of Minneapolis / St. Paul, 110 miles north of Duluth, and 102 miles east of International Falls.
Map and directions from Minneapolis Approximate drive time: 4h 30m
Map and directions from Duluth Approximate drive time: 2h 20m
Map and directions from your home
Weather
Average High/Low Temperatures in Ely (F)
| Month | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| May | 70 | 42 |
| June | 69 | 43 |
| July | 78 | 52 |
| August | 72 | 49 |
| September | 63 | 43 |
Get the Ely, MN forecast at Weather.com
What to Bring?
- Bath Towels (Bath towels are available for $9/week or $2/day)
- Beach Towels
- Swimsuits
- Fishing Gear
- Alarm Clock
- Camera
- Insect Repellant
- Sunscreen
- Flashlight
- Clothes you can layer for weather changes
- Rain Gear

