Aberdeen, South Dakota to Duluth, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.7 miles 512.9 km · straight line
382.5 miles estimated 615.5 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Duluth, Minnesota?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Duluth, Minnesota is 318.7 miles (512.9 km) as the crow flies. Duluth, Minnesota is located ENE of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.5 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Duluth, Minnesota. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Duluth, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients