Duluth, Minnesota to South Bend: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456 miles 733.9 km · straight line
547.2 miles estimated 880.7 km · driving distance
11h 1min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from South Bend?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to South Bend is 456 miles (733.9 km) as the crow flies. South Bend is located SE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 547.2 miles, taking about 11h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and South Bend in Indiana.

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 South Bend. 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 South Bend

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 1min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 13min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 28min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & South Bend

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
South Bend
41.68°N, 86.25°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients