Duluth, Minnesota to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1411.2 miles 2271.1 km · straight line
1681.6 miles actual route 2706.3 km · driving distance
29h 18min estimated drive time
$162 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Seattle?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Seattle is 1411.2 miles (2271.1 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1681.6 miles, taking about 29h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Seattle in Washington.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 18min $162 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 10min $135–$252* Budget
Train ~38h 5min $202–$589* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Seattle

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 470 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM