Aurora, Illinois to Duluth, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

394.3 miles 634.5 km · straight line
473.1 miles estimated 761.4 km · driving distance
9h 31min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Duluth, Minnesota?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Duluth, Minnesota is 394.3 miles (634.5 km) as the crow flies. Duluth, Minnesota is located NNW of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.1 miles, taking about 9h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois to Duluth, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 31min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 25min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Duluth, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients