Cincinnati to Duluth, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cincinnati from Duluth, Minnesota?

The distance from Cincinnati to Duluth, Minnesota is 654.4 miles (1053.2 km) as the crow flies. Duluth, Minnesota is located NNW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 785.3 miles, taking about 15h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati 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.