Champaign to Duluth, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

499.6 miles 804 km · straight line
599.5 miles estimated 964.8 km · driving distance
12h 4min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Champaign from Duluth, Minnesota?

The distance from Champaign to Duluth, Minnesota is 499.6 miles (804 km) as the crow flies. Duluth, Minnesota is located NNW of Champaign. By car, the driving distance is approximately 599.5 miles, taking about 12h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Champaign 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 Champaign 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 Champaign to Duluth, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 4min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 29min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 41min $72–$210* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Champaign & Duluth, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Champaign
40.12°N, 88.24°W
America/Chicago
225m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients