Columbus, Ohio to Duluth, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

656 miles 1055.7 km · straight line
787 miles actual route 1266.6 km · driving distance
15h 37min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
319° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Duluth, Minnesota?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Duluth, Minnesota is 656 miles (1055.7 km) as the crow flies. Duluth, Minnesota is located NW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 787 miles, taking about 15h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio and Duluth, Minnesota. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Duluth, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 37min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 44min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 18min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Duluth, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM