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

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Ottawa, Illinois?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Ottawa, Illinois is 409 miles (658.3 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Illinois is located SSE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 490.9 miles, taking about 9h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, 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.