Duluth, Minnesota to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

330.3 miles 531.6 km · straight line
397 miles actual route 638.9 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Milwaukee?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Milwaukee is 330.3 miles (531.6 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located SE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 397 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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 Milwaukee. 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 Duluth, Minnesota to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM