Duluth, Minnesota to River Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

135.1 miles 217.4 km · straight line
168.9 miles estimated 271.8 km · driving distance
3h 24min estimated drive time
$16 - $20 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
191° S bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from River Falls?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to River Falls is 135.1 miles (217.4 km) as the crow flies. River Falls is located S of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 168.9 miles, taking about 3h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and River Falls in Wisconsin.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Duluth, Minnesota and River Falls. 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 River Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 24min $16 - $20 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 5min $14–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 14min $20–$59* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & River Falls

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
River Falls
44.86°N, 92.62°W
America/Chicago
273m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 45 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 184.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients