Buffalo, New York to Duluth, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Buffalo, New York from Duluth, Minnesota?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Duluth, Minnesota is 700.7 miles (1127.7 km) as the crow flies. Duluth, Minnesota is located WNW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840.8 miles, taking about 16h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York 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.