Duluth, Minnesota to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

608.9 miles 980 km · straight line
730.7 miles estimated 1176 km · driving distance
14h 42min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 608.9 miles (980 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located ESE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 730.7 miles, taking about 14h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Duluth, Minnesota is in Minnesota, United States, while Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Duluth, Minnesota and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 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 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 42min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 38min $58–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 7min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
43.47°N, 80.52°W
America/Toronto
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients