Duluth, Minnesota to Naperville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396.8 miles 638.6 km · straight line
476.2 miles estimated 766.3 km · driving distance
9h 35min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
149° SSE bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Naperville?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Naperville is 396.8 miles (638.6 km) as the crow flies. Naperville is located SSE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.2 miles, taking about 9h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Naperville 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 Naperville. 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 Naperville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 35min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 30min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 6min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Naperville

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Naperville
41.79°N, 88.15°W
America/Chicago
216m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients