Detroit to Duluth, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

541.3 miles 871.1 km · straight line
706.7 miles actual route 1137.4 km · driving distance
14h 1min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Duluth, Minnesota?

The distance from Detroit to Duluth, Minnesota is 541.3 miles (871.1 km) as the crow flies. Duluth, Minnesota is located NW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 706.7 miles, taking about 14h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Duluth, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 1min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 49min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 13min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Duluth, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM