Duluth, Minnesota to Freeport, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

333.2 miles 536.3 km · straight line
399.9 miles estimated 643.6 km · driving distance
8h 3min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Freeport, Illinois?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Freeport, Illinois is 333.2 miles (536.3 km) as the crow flies. Freeport, Illinois is located SSE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 399.9 miles, taking about 8h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Freeport, Illinois in Illinois.

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 Freeport, Illinois. 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 Freeport, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 3min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 40min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 39min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Freeport, Illinois

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Freeport, Illinois
42.30°N, 89.62°W
America/Chicago
237m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients