Duluth, Minnesota to Niagara Falls, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

687 miles 1105.6 km · straight line
824.4 miles estimated 1326.7 km · driving distance
16h 35min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Niagara Falls, New York?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Niagara Falls, New York is 687 miles (1105.6 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, New York is located ESE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 824.4 miles, taking about 16h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Niagara Falls, New York in New York.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Duluth, Minnesota and Niagara Falls, New York. 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 Niagara Falls, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 35min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 54min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 34min $99–$289* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Niagara Falls, New York

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Niagara Falls, New York
43.10°N, 79.04°W
America/New_York
99m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients