Duluth, Minnesota to Flint: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487.1 miles 783.9 km · straight line
584.5 miles estimated 940.7 km · driving distance
11h 46min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Flint?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Flint is 487.1 miles (783.9 km) as the crow flies. Flint is located ESE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 584.5 miles, taking about 11h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Flint in Michigan.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Duluth, Minnesota and Flint. 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 Duluth, Minnesota to Flint

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 46min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 7min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 11min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Flint

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Flint
43.01°N, 83.69°W
America/Detroit
229m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients