Duluth, Minnesota to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1030.1 miles 1657.8 km · straight line
1264.9 miles actual route 2035.6 km · driving distance
24h 17min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Raleigh?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Raleigh is 1030.1 miles (1657.8 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1264.9 miles, taking about 24h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 17min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 8min $101–$190* Budget
Train ~31h 34min $152–$443* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 343 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM