Duluth, Minnesota to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Iowa City?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Iowa City is 355.1 miles (571.4 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located S of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.1 miles, taking about 8h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Iowa City in Iowa.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Duluth, Minnesota and Iowa City. 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.